Double-Effect Direct-Fired Absorption Chiller from China
High-efficiency absorption chiller using a double-effect cycle with direct gas firing to achieve higher COP for chilled water production. Specifically covered by HTS 8418.69.0160 as absorption liquid chilling units for industrial and large-scale cooling. Utilizes lithium bromide absorption for superior energy recovery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Include burner specifications and emissions data for environmental compliance clearance
• Mark equipment clearly as 'absorption chiller' to prevent confusion with compression types
• Budget for additional inspections on gas train components during customs entry