Portable Compressor Dehumidifier from China
A compact dehumidifier using a refrigeration compressor driven by a self-contained electric motor to condense moisture from room air, collecting it in a tank. Suitable for home basements and bathrooms. Classified in HTS 8479.89.1000 as an electromechanical dehumidifier.
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
• Submit compressor specs and refrigerant type documentation, as environmental regulations like EPA compliance are critical
• Avoid pitfalls by confirming the unit's standalone operation versus HVAC integration
• Include noise level and energy star ratings in filings, influencing admissibility