Honeywell Cool Moisture Humidifier HUL520 from Japan
This evaporative humidifier uses a wicking filter and fan to evaporate water into the air, powered by a self-contained electric motor. It falls under HTS 8509.80.5050 as an electromechanical domestic evaporative humidifier with integrated motor, distinct from steam or ultrasonic models.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify evaporative mechanism via wicking pad/filter specs to confirm 8509.80.5050 classification; steam models go to 8516
• Include motor ratings and wick assembly diagrams in documentation to prove self-contained electromechanical domestic use