HS Code for Air cooler

Evaporative air coolers are classified under HS code 8479.60. This classification is part of Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, heading 8479 covers machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in the chapter. Evaporative air coolers work by drawing air through water-saturated pads, causing the water to evaporate and cool the air. This is a distinct mechanical process from the compression-refrigeration cycles used in standard air conditioners. Because these devices do not incorporate a refrigerating unit consisting of a compressor and an evaporator, they cannot be classified under heading 8415. Instead, they are recognized as mechanical appliances with the specific function of cooling air through evaporation, leading to their placement in subheading 8479.60.

Products Included

• Portable evaporative air coolers
• Industrial swamp coolers
• Residential desert coolers
• Fixed-installation evaporative cooling units
• Mobile spot coolers using water evaporation

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8415.10, which covers air conditioning machines. The critical distinction is that 8415 requires a refrigeration unit (compressor). If the device only uses a fan and water evaporation, it must stay in 8479.60. Additionally, simple electric fans are classified under 8414.51 or 8414.59. If the device has no water pump or evaporation media and only moves air, it belongs in 8414 rather than 8479.

FAQ

What is the HS code for air cooler?

The HS code for evaporative air coolers is 8479.60.

Does this code include air conditioners?

No, air conditioners that use a compressor and refrigerant are classified under HS code 8415. HS code 8479.60 is strictly for evaporative (swamp) coolers.