HS code for air conditioner in China: 8415821000
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HS code for air conditioner in China

The HS code for air conditioner in China is 8415821000 — Air conditioning machines , of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000 Cal per hour ( incorporating a refrigerating unit but not incorporating a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle ).

MFN duty 8% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 制冷量≤4千大卡/时的其他空调器

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
8415821000 Air conditioning machines , of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000 Cal per hour ( incorporating a refrigerating unit but not incorporating a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle ) 制冷量≤4千大卡/时的其他空调器 8% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers air conditioner. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8415830000 Air conditioning machines , not incorporating a refrigerating unit 8% 13% Open
8416201101 Natural gas burners for lithium bromide air conditioners 10% 13% Open
8415811000 Air conditioning machines , of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000 Cal per hour ( incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle ) 8% 13% Open
8415901000 Other Multi element integrated circuit of the machines of subheadings ,of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000Cal per hour , No.8415.1010,8415.1021, 8415.8110 and 8415.8210 8% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “air conditioner”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
8415909000 Other Multi element integrated circuit of the machines of subheadings ,of a refrigerating effect exceeding 4000Cal per hour , No.84151022、84152000、84158120、84158220 6,382 8% 13% Open
8415901000 Other Multi element integrated circuit of the machines of subheadings ,of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000Cal per hour , No.8415.1010,8415.1021, 8415.8110 and 8415.8210 3,270 8% 13% Open
8414901900 Other parts of the machines of subheadings No.84143011 to 84143014 or 84143090 371 8% 13% Open
8415102100 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 , split-system ,window or wall types, of a refrigerating effect 215 8% 13% Open
8415200000 Air conditioning machines of a kind used for persons, in motor vehicles 217 10% 13% Open
Why 8415821000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 8415 — Air conditioner, equipped with electric fan and temperature and humidity control devices, including air conditioners that cannot be individually humidified , chapter 84 — Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machines, Machinery and Parts .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “制冷量≤4千大卡/时的其他空调器”, which contains the term used for air conditioner in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 6,382 import records whose product descriptions match air conditioner are declared under this heading family, i.e. 33% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for air conditioner in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for air conditioner is 8415821000 — Air conditioning machines , of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000 Cal per hour ( incorporating a refrigerating unit but not incorporating a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle ). China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 8% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to air conditioner?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover air conditioner: 8415830000 (Air conditioning machines , not incorporating a refrigerating unit); 8416201101 (Natural gas burners for lithium bromide air conditioners); 8415811000 (Air conditioning machines , of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000 Cal per hour ( incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle )). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of air conditioner use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8415901000 (其他制冷量≤4千大卡/时空调的零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for air conditioner also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for air conditioner?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "air conditioner", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 8415909000 — Other Multi element integrated circuit of the machines of subheadings ,of a refrigerating effect exceeding 4000Cal per hour , No.84151022、84152000、84158120、84158220, used in 6,382 records in our sample.

How is air conditioner classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: air conditioner falls under heading 8415 and statistical line 8415821000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “制冷量≤4千大卡/时的其他空调器” (English: Air conditioning machines , of a refrigerating effect not exceeding 4000 Cal per hour ( incorporating a refrigerating unit but not incorporating a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle )). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

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