84158200
NUCLEAR REACTORS, BOILERS, MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; PARTS THEREOF›Air-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
Other, incorporating a refrigerating unit
Definition and scope of subheading 8415 82
Subheading 8415 82 covers other air conditioning machines incorporating a refrigerating unit but without a reversing valve (no heat pump). These operate in cooling mode only. This includes cool-only split units, precision cooling for server rooms and data centres, industrial process cooling, central chillers and single-function portable units. Classification requires a refrigeration circuit without a reversing valve. Units with reversible heat pump are under 8415 81. Units without refrigeration under 8415 83. Classification follows GRI Rules 1 and 6.
Import requirements for cooling-only AC (8415 82)
Importing air conditioners under subheading 8415 82 requires compliance with the Union Customs Code. Units are subject to F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573, CE marking under LVD and EMC, and ecodesign and energy labelling requirements. Precision cooling for server rooms may have separate ecodesign provisions. Chillers with pressure components are subject to PED 2014/68/EU and the Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230. Import documents include the commercial invoice, transport document, CE declaration, energy label, specification with refrigerant type and cooling capacity data. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
Customs duties and trade measures for subheading 8415 82
MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC. Preferential rates may be available under EU FTAs. Cooling-only air conditioners are a significant market segment, especially in industrial and IT applications. Imports from China, Japan and Korea are substantial. Check TARIC for anti-dumping measures. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. Import VAT applies. Chillers and precision cooling may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions. All rates and measures should be verified in TARIC.
AC with cooling only - EU energy labels and F-gas rules
CN code 8415 82 covers AC with cooling only. Import into the EU is subject to TARIC duty rates and requires compliance with the F-gas Regulation (EU 517/2014), Ecodesign Directive, energy labelling requirements and Low Voltage Directive LVD. Air conditioners must carry EU energy labels and CE declaration of conformity. Customs clearance requires full technical documentation.
Frequently asked questions
What does subheading 8415 82 cover?
Subheading 8415 82 covers air conditioners with a refrigerating unit but no reversible heat pump, operating in cooling mode only. These include cool-only splits, precision server cooling, industrial AC, chillers and single-function portable units. Units with heat pump under 8415 81. Without cooling under 8415 83. Duty rates in TARIC.
What regulations apply to server room AC (8415 82)?
Server room air conditioners are subject to ecodesign, F-gas regulations and LVD/EMC with CE marking. Precision cooling systems may have separate ecodesign provisions. Chillers with pressure components fall under PED 2014/68/EU. Duty rates should be verified in the European Commission TARIC database.
How to distinguish 8415 82 from 8415 81?
Subheading 8415 82 covers AC with cooling WITHOUT a reversible heat pump (cool-only). Subheading 8415 81 covers AC with cooling AND reversible heat pump (cool + heat). The key criterion is the presence of a reversing valve. Where doubts arise, a BTI ruling is recommended, and duty rates should be verified in TARIC.
What regulations apply to importing AC with cooling only CN 8415 82?
Importing AC with cooling only CN 8415 82 is governed by the F-gas Regulation EU 517/2014, Ecodesign Directive, energy labelling requirements and LVD. CE marking and an EU energy label are mandatory.
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