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Portacool Cyclone 160 Portable Evaporative Cooler from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.3%

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

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