Product classification
HS code for Air conditioner: 8415.10
Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or split-system.
Classification of air conditioner under HS 8415.10
Air conditioning machines are classified under HS code 841510 when they meet specific criteria outlined in the Harmonized System. This code specifically covers units that incorporate a motor-driven fan and components designed to modify both the temperature and humidity of air. Crucially, these machines must be intended for fixed installation, such as being mounted in a window, wall, ceiling, or floor. The classification further distinguishes between self-contained units, where all components are housed within a single casing, and split-systems, which consist of separate indoor and outdoor units connected by refrigerant lines. This precise definition ensures that only air conditioning systems designed for permanent installation in buildings, rather than portable or industrial cooling equipment, are categorized under 841510, reflecting their common application in residential and commercial environments.
- Covers
- Window air conditioners
- Wall-mounted split-system air conditioners
- Ceiling cassette air conditioners
- Floor-standing split-system air conditioners
- Ductless mini-split systems
- Packaged terminal air conditioners (PTAC)
- Also under 8415.10
- Daikin Emura
- LG DualCool
- Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-LN
- Carrier OptiClean
- Panasonic Etherea
Codes often confused with 8415.10
Common mistake. Air conditioning machines under 841510 are frequently confused with other cooling devices. For instance, portable air conditioners, which are not designed for fixed installation, typically fall under HS code 841581 (Self-contained air conditioning machines, n.e.c.) or 841582 (Split-system air conditioning machines, n.e.c.), depending on their configuration. Similarly, industrial refrigeration units or chillers, which may cool air but are not primarily designed for comfort air conditioning of rooms and often lack humidity control, would be classified under different headings, such as 8418 (Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment). The "fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor" and "changing temperature and humidity" aspects are critical for 841510.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841510 (the code used for air conditioner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841510 (the code used for air conditioner) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 6.2% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 841510, not only air conditioner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $13.7B 62% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $4.9B 22% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $842M 3.8% of world exports
World total: $22.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 6.2% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $1.3B 6.2% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.2B 5.7% of world imports
World total: $21.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for air conditioner
Brazil splits HS 8415.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8415.10.11Split fixed-mount AC, max 30,000 frigories/h
- 8415.10.19Non-split fixed-mount AC, max 30,000 frigories/h
- 8415.10.90Fixed-mount AC, over 30,000 frigories/h
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about air conditioner
What is the HS code for Air conditioner?
The HS code for Air conditioner is 841510 (Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or split-system). The HS code for air conditioning machines designed for fixed installation (window, wall, ceiling, or floor), comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing temperature and humidity, is 841510.
How do I classify Air conditioner for customs?
Air conditioner is classified under HS code 841510 — Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or split-system. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are portable air conditioners classified under 841510?
No, portable air conditioners are generally not classified under 841510. This code is specifically for units designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling, or floor. Portable units, which are movable and not permanently installed, typically fall under other subheadings within 8415, such as 841581 or 841582, depending on their design.
Which countries are the top exporters of air conditioner (HS 841510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841510 (the code used for air conditioner) in UN Comtrade data were China ($13.7B, 62% of world exports), Thailand ($4.9B) and Malaysia ($842M). World exports came to about $22.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of air conditioner (HS 841510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841510 (the code used for air conditioner) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 6.2% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($1.3B) and Japan ($1.2B). World imports came to about $21.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Air conditioner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841510 for Air conditioner is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for air conditioner in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 841510 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for air conditioner depends on the product's details: 8415.10.11 (Split fixed-mount AC, max 30,000 frigories/h), 8415.10.19 (Non-split fixed-mount AC, max 30,000 frigories/h), 8415.10.90 (Fixed-mount AC, over 30,000 frigories/h).