8415.81.01.20Exceeding 17.58 kW per hour
HTS Code 8415.81.01.20 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesNuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereofAir conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated; parts thereof:Other, except parts:Incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (reversible heat pumps)Self-contained:Exceeding 17.58 kW per hour in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 8415.81.01.20
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 38.5%
- $3,850.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 38.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,897.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty1%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8415.81.01.20
Set at 8415.81.01 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 1%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBBHCCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China38.5%
- Mexico11%
- Canada11%
- Vietnam13.5%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
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- May 28, 2026 · PublishedUS caps Section 232 tariffs on Taiwan auto parts and wood products at 15% under trade deal
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
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US Import Duty on HTS 8415.81.01.20 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from China pay 38.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1% |
| 38.5%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Mexico | 1% |
| 11%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 1% |
| 11%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 1% |
| 13.5%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Germany | 1% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 1% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 1% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 1% |
| 10% |
| India | 1% |
| 11%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Ireland | 1% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 1% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 1% |
| 13.5%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Malaysia | 1% |
| 11%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| United Kingdom | 1% |
| 11%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| France | 1% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 1% |
| 11%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Brazil | 1% |
| 38.5%37.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Bangladesh | 1% |
| 11%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Cambodia | 1% |
| 11%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from China pay 38.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Mexico pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Canada pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Vietnam pay 13.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (11.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (11.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from India pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (11.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Thailand pay 13.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Malaysia pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from United Kingdom pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from France pay 10% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Indonesia pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Brazil pay 38.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Bangladesh pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Cambodia pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8415.81.01.20 From
In 2025 the US imported $144M of exceeding 17.58 kw per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20), up 18% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (70%), Malaysia (13%) and Canada (9%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $101M | 70% | 22% | 11%0% with USMCA |
| Malaysia | $19M | 13% | 10% | 11%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Canada | $13M | 9% | 65% | 11%0% with USMCA |
| Thailand | $7M | 5% | 167950% | 13.5%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| China | $3M | 2% | 64% | 38.5%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Brazil | $116K | 0% | New | 38.5%37.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Spain | $107K | 0% | New | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $54K | 0% | New | 10% |
| South Korea | $45K | 0% | New | 12.5% |
| Japan | $25K | 0% | 317% | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 8415.81.01.20 cover?
HTS code 8415.81.01.20 covers exceeding 17.58 kW per hour, classified under Chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 1%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8415.81.01.20?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8415.81.01.20 is 1%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from China pay 38.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Vietnam pay 13.5% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft pay 12.5%.
What is the US tariff on exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour (HTS 8415.81.01.20) from Mexico pay 11% in duties: the 1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8415.81.01.20 from?
In 2025 the US imported $144M of exceeding 17.58 kW per hour under HTS 8415.81.01.20, mostly from Mexico (70%), Malaysia (13%) and Canada (9%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8415.81.01.20?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8415.81.01.20 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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