Copeland 1.5 HP Hermetic Condensing Unit from China
Branded Copeland ZB15KQE 1.5 HP (1.1 kW) hermetic condensing unit for reach-in refrigerators, pre-charged with R-448A low-GWP refrigerant. Specifically classified under HTS 8418.99.8010 for commercial refrigeration condensing units in the 746W-2.2kW range.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include original Copeland spec sheet for model verification; declare refrigerant type for SNAP compliance
• Test for oil separator function
• Common issue: power rating disputes from HP vs kW conversions