Heat Pump (Air Source) — HS Code
Refrigerating or freezing equipment — heat pumps other than air conditioning machines
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HS Code
8418 — Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 84 — Machinery
Heading
8418 — Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — heat pumps for space heating are classified under 8418.61 as compression-type heat pumps
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Air-source heat pumps used for space heating and hot water (not primarily for cooling) are classified under 8418.61. Reversible heat pumps capable of both heating and cooling can be 8415.10 (air conditioner) if the cooling function is primary. The distinction matters for duty rate: 8415 attracts 2.7% EU MFN, while 8418.61 attracts 2.2%. Ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps are also 8418.61. Heat pump tumble dryers are 8451.21 (textile drying machines). The coefficient of performance (COP) and SCOP rating do not affect HS classification. EU energy label requirements apply on import.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8418.61.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8418.61.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8418.61.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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