Smardt Centrifugal Oil-Free Chiller from Japan
Smardt's oil-free centrifugal chiller uses magnetic bearing technology for ultra-efficient liquid chilling in sustainable commercial applications. Classified in HTS 8418.69.0140 due to its centrifugal compression for refrigerating liquid chilling purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Highlight oil-free/magnetic bearing features in entry docs for potential energy policy exemptions
• Pre-arrange heavy-lift permits for units over 50 tons shipping weight
• Validate UL 1995 listing for electrical safety to speed FDA-adjacent facility approvals