HEPA Air Purifier Filter Unit from China
A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter unit designed for residential and commercial air purification systems to remove dust, pollen, and microbes from indoor air. It falls under HTS 8421.39.01 as filtering machinery for gases, specifically for purifying ambient air in HVAC systems. This classification covers benchtop or wall-mounted units used in non-industrial settings.
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
• Verify filter efficiency ratings (e.g
• H13/H14 HEPA) and include test certificates to confirm compliance with EPA or EU standards
• Label units clearly with airflow capacity (CFM) and power requirements to avoid misclassification as parts