Portacool Cyclone 160 Portable Evaporative Cooler

This portable evaporative air cooler uses a high-efficiency media pad and water evaporation to cool air up to 1,600 sq ft, featuring a 1/3 HP motor and oscillating louvers. It falls under HTS 8479.60.00.00 as it is specifically classified as an evaporative air cooler, a machine with the individual function of cooling air through water evaporation without refrigeration. Designed for industrial and outdoor use with durable construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8415.90.80Lower: 18.9% vs 37.8%

If equipped with compressor-based refrigeration

Refrigerated air conditioning machines are classified in heading 8415, not evaporative coolers.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 37.8%

If for industrial cooling towers in large HVAC systems

Evaporative cooling towers serving as system components fall under other machines of heading 8479.89.

8414.59.30.00Higher: 52.3% vs 37.8%

If marketed primarily as a commercial humidifier

Units emphasizing humidity addition over cooling may classify as air humidifiers in 8414.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the unit uses evaporation only (no compressor) to confirm HTS 8479.60.00.00 classification; refrigeration units go to 8415

Include energy efficiency certifications and water pump specs in documentation to avoid misclassification as humidifiers

Check for country-of-origin marking on cooling pads and fans; common pitfall is incomplete BOM for assembled imports