Industrial Cascade Freezer from Mexico
A specialized cascade freezer using multiple refrigeration stages for ultra-low temperatures below -80°C, used in laboratories and biotech for sample preservation. It falls under HTS 8418.69.01 as other refrigerating or freezing equipment designed for industrial and scientific applications beyond household refrigerators. Not classified as a household freezer under 8418.21 or air conditioning under 8415.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify energy efficiency ratings for EPA compliance if applicable; provide technical specs proving industrial use to avoid reclassification as household goods; ensure refrigeration gas certifications like EPA Section 608