Chapter 84 is the HS category covering mechanical appliances, machinery and their parts, including power machinery, pumps, fans, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, machine tools, office equipment, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have power drive, moving parts or energy conversion functions, which distinguishes them from the electrical equipment of Chapter 85. Within the chapter, tariff lines are arranged by function or use, and 8415 is specifically for air conditioning equipment. Heading 8415 covers air conditioners, that is, equipment that simultaneously has temperature regulation and humidity regulation functions, or that only regulates temperature but is equipped with a humidity control device. It includes window type, wall-mounted type, cabinet type, central air conditioning, etc., whether or not equipped with a refrigeration unit. The key feature is that it is used for indoor air conditioning, not industrial refrigeration or freezing equipment. Code 841582 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 84 = machinery, mechanical appliances and parts; digits 3-4, 15 = air conditioners; digits 5-6, 82 = other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit. Among these, the 5th digit 8 indicates the subheading level, and the 6th digit 2 indicates the specific variety. This subheading covers air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit other than 841510 (window or wall types, self-contained) and 841581 (incorporating a refrigerating unit and a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle). This product is classified under 8415 because it incorporates a refrigerating unit and is used for air conditioning. If it is a window or wall type, self-contained, it should be classified under 841510; if it incorporates a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle (heat pump type), it should be classified under 841581. 841582 applies to other types, such as cabinet type, central air conditioning, portable air conditioners, etc.
Chapter
Chapter 84 is the HS category covering mechanical appliances, machinery and their parts, including power machinery, pumps, fans, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, machine tools, office equipment, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have power drive, moving parts or energy conversion functions, which distinguishes them from the electrical equipment of Chapter 85. Within the chapter, tariff lines are arranged by function or use, and 8415 is specifically for air conditioning equipment.
Heading
Heading 8415 covers air conditioners, that is, equipment that simultaneously has temperature regulation and humidity regulation functions, or that only regulates temperature but is equipped with a humidity control device. It includes window type, wall-mounted type, cabinet type, central air conditioning, etc., whether or not equipped with a refrigeration unit. The key feature is that it is used for indoor air conditioning, not industrial refrigeration or freezing equipment.
Digit Breakdown
Code 841582 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 84 = machinery, mechanical appliances and parts; digits 3-4, 15 = air conditioners; digits 5-6, 82 = other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit. Among these, the 5th digit 8 indicates the subheading level, and the 6th digit 2 indicates the specific variety. This subheading covers air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit other than 841510 (window or wall types, self-contained) and 841581 (incorporating a refrigerating unit and a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle).
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 8415 because it incorporates a refrigerating unit and is used for air conditioning. If it is a window or wall type, self-contained, it should be classified under 841510; if it incorporates a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle (heat pump type), it should be classified under 841581. 841582 applies to other types, such as cabinet type, central air conditioning, portable air conditioners, etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The Chinese and English names of the declared goods should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit." Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as Gree, Midea, Daikin, etc.; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand." Model: Fill in the specific model, such as KFR-35GW, to distinguish specifications and functions. Cooling capacity: Fill in the cooling capacity of the air conditioner in kilowatts (kW) or refrigeration tons, and it must be consistent with the test report. Whether it has a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle: Clearly indicate whether it has a heat pump function, used to distinguish 841581 from 841582. Structure type: Fill in window type, wall type, cabinet type, central air conditioning, etc., used to distinguish 841510 from 841582. Power: Fill in the rated input power in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), used for customs valuation and classification reference. Product name: Other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit; Brand: Gree; Model: KFR-72LW; Cooling capacity: 7.2kW; Whether it has a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle: No; Structure type: Cabinet type; Power: 2.2kW; Use: Indoor air conditioning. Failure to distinguish between window/wall type and cabinet type, leading to confusion between 841510 and 841582. Failure to declare whether it has a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle, affecting the determination between 841581 and 841582. Incorrect unit for cooling capacity, mistakenly reporting W as kW, affecting customs valuation.
Product name
The Chinese and English names of the declared goods should accurately reflect the product attributes, such as "other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit."
⚠️ Writing only "air conditioner" without indicating the type, or mistakenly writing it as "refrigeration equipment."
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or brand name, such as Gree, Midea, Daikin, etc.; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand."
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting the distributor as the brand, or omitting the brand and causing classification disputes.
Model
Fill in the specific model, such as KFR-35GW, to distinguish specifications and functions.
⚠️ The model is incomplete or inconsistent with the actual product.
Cooling capacity
Fill in the cooling capacity of the air conditioner in kilowatts (kW) or refrigeration tons, and it must be consistent with the test report.
⚠️ Confusing cooling capacity with input power, or using the wrong unit.
Whether it has a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle
Clearly indicate whether it has a heat pump function, used to distinguish 841581 from 841582.
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting a cooling-only type as a heat pump type, or vice versa.
Structure type
Fill in window type, wall type, cabinet type, central air conditioning, etc., used to distinguish 841510 from 841582.
⚠️ Mistakenly reporting a cabinet type as a window type, resulting in incorrect classification.
Power
Fill in the rated input power in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), used for customs valuation and classification reference.
⚠️ Filling in maximum power instead of rated power.
Example： Product name: Other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit; Brand: Gree; Model: KFR-72LW; Cooling capacity: 7.2kW; Whether it has a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle: No; Structure type: Cabinet type; Power: 2.2kW; Use: Indoor air conditioning.
Common Mistakes：
Failure to distinguish between window/wall type and cabinet type, leading to confusion between 841510 and 841582.
Failure to declare whether it has a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle, affecting the determination between 841581 and 841582.
Incorrect unit for cooling capacity, mistakenly reporting W as kW, affecting customs valuation.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) whether the product is an air conditioner with temperature regulation function; 2) whether it incorporates a refrigerating unit; 3) whether the structure type is window or wall type, self-contained; 4) whether it incorporates a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle (heat pump type). If it simultaneously satisfies being an air conditioner, incorporating a refrigerating unit, not window/wall type, and not heat pump type, it is classified under 841582. 841510 Window or wall type, self-contained air conditioning machines: 841510 applies only to window or wall type, self-contained units, while 841582 applies to other structure types, such as cabinet type, central air conditioning, etc. 841581 Air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit and a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle: 841581 has a heat pump function and can reverse the cycle for heating, while 841582 is cooling-only or electric auxiliary heating, without a reversing valve. 841590 Parts of air conditioning machines: 841590 is for dedicated parts of air conditioning machines, while 841582 is for complete air conditioning machines; the difference lies in whether they constitute a complete machine. 847960 Evaporative air coolers: 847960 uses water evaporation for cooling and does not contain a refrigerating unit, while 841582 must incorporate a refrigerating unit. Does it have an air conditioning function? Does it incorporate a refrigerating unit? Is it window or wall type, self-contained? Does it incorporate a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle? Is it a complete machine rather than a part?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) whether the product is an air conditioner with temperature regulation function; 2) whether it incorporates a refrigerating unit; 3) whether the structure type is window or wall type, self-contained; 4) whether it incorporates a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle (heat pump type). If it simultaneously satisfies being an air conditioner, incorporating a refrigerating unit, not window/wall type, and not heat pump type, it is classified under 841582.
Confused Codes：
841510 - Window or wall type, self-contained air conditioning machines
841510 applies only to window or wall type, self-contained units, while 841582 applies to other structure types, such as cabinet type, central air conditioning, etc.
841581 - Air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit and a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle
841581 has a heat pump function and can reverse the cycle for heating, while 841582 is cooling-only or electric auxiliary heating, without a reversing valve.
841590 - Parts of air conditioning machines
841590 is for dedicated parts of air conditioning machines, while 841582 is for complete air conditioning machines; the difference lies in whether they constitute a complete machine.
847960 - Evaporative air coolers
847960 uses water evaporation for cooling and does not contain a refrigerating unit, while 841582 must incorporate a refrigerating unit.
Self-Check：
✓ Does it have an air conditioning function?
✓ Does it incorporate a refrigerating unit?
✓ Is it window or wall type, self-contained?
✓ Does it incorporate a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle?
✓ Is it a complete machine rather than a part?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference between 841582 and 841581? 841581 refers to air conditioning machines incorporating a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle, that is, the heat pump type, which can switch between cooling and heating; 841582 refers to other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit, usually cooling-only or electric auxiliary heating type, without a reversing valve. Which code should cabinet air conditioners be classified under? If a cabinet air conditioner incorporates a refrigerating unit and is not window/wall type, it should be classified under 841582. If it is a heat pump type, it should be classified under 841581. How should central air conditioning be classified? If central air conditioning is a unitary system incorporating a refrigerating unit, it is usually classified under 841582; if it is a split system, the outdoor unit and indoor unit are classified separately, with the outdoor unit possibly under 841582 and the indoor unit under 841590. Which code should portable air conditioners be classified under? If a portable air conditioner incorporates a refrigerating unit and is not window/wall type, it should be classified under 841582. If it is window type, it should be classified under 841510. How can I check the tax rate for 841582? You can check the latest import tax rate and regulatory conditions by entering code 841582 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools. Is it necessary to provide proof of cooling capacity when declaring? Yes, customs may require a test report or product manual to prove the cooling capacity, especially when energy efficiency labeling or valuation is involved. What is the export tax rebate rate for 841582? The export tax rebate rate changes with policy adjustments. It is recommended to check the latest rebate rate through the State Taxation Administration or the Single Window. A special VAT invoice is usually required. How are air conditioner parts and complete machines distinguished? A complete machine refers to a complete air conditioner with independent functions; a part refers to a component dedicated to an air conditioner, such as a compressor, condenser, etc. Complete machines are classified under 8415, and parts under 841590.
Q: What is the difference between 841582 and 841581?
A: 841581 refers to air conditioning machines incorporating a reversing valve for the cooling/heating cycle, that is, the heat pump type, which can switch between cooling and heating; 841582 refers to other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit, usually cooling-only or electric auxiliary heating type, without a reversing valve.
Q: Which code should cabinet air conditioners be classified under?
A: If a cabinet air conditioner incorporates a refrigerating unit and is not window/wall type, it should be classified under 841582. If it is a heat pump type, it should be classified under 841581.
Q: How should central air conditioning be classified?
A: If central air conditioning is a unitary system incorporating a refrigerating unit, it is usually classified under 841582; if it is a split system, the outdoor unit and indoor unit are classified separately, with the outdoor unit possibly under 841582 and the indoor unit under 841590.
Q: Which code should portable air conditioners be classified under?
A: If a portable air conditioner incorporates a refrigerating unit and is not window/wall type, it should be classified under 841582. If it is window type, it should be classified under 841510.
Q: How can I check the tax rate for 841582?
A: You can check the latest import tax rate and regulatory conditions by entering code 841582 on the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools.
Q: Is it necessary to provide proof of cooling capacity when declaring?
A: Yes, customs may require a test report or product manual to prove the cooling capacity, especially when energy efficiency labeling or valuation is involved.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 841582?
A: The export tax rebate rate changes with policy adjustments. It is recommended to check the latest rebate rate through the State Taxation Administration or the Single Window. A special VAT invoice is usually required.
Q: How are air conditioner parts and complete machines distinguished?
A: A complete machine refers to a complete air conditioner with independent functions; a part refers to a component dedicated to an air conditioner, such as a compressor, condenser, etc. Complete machines are classified under 8415, and parts under 841590.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.