Product classification

HS code for Commercial air conditioner: 8415.82

Air conditioning machines, containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.

Classification of commercial air conditioner under HS 8415.82

Commercial air conditioners are classified under HS code 8415.82 because they are air conditioning machines that incorporate a refrigerating unit but are not designed for window or wall installation. Heading 8415 covers machines that are capable of changing both temperature and humidity. Subheading 8415.82 specifically targets 'other' types of units that include a motor-driven fan and a refrigerating cycle (evaporator and condenser). Unlike domestic units classified under 8415.10, commercial systems are often larger, designed for ducting, or part of a split-system configuration that does not meet the specific 'window or wall' criteria. The classification is determined by the presence of the refrigerating unit; if the machine only cooled without a refrigerating cycle (e.g., evaporative coolers), it would be classified elsewhere. These commercial units are essential for climate control in large spaces like offices, warehouses, and retail environments, where high-capacity cooling and air distribution are required.

Covers
  • Roof-top air conditioning units
  • Large-scale split system condensers
  • Packaged commercial AC units
  • Ducted central air conditioning systems
  • Industrial climate control units with refrigeration
Also under 8415.82
  • Trane Precedent
  • York Affinity
  • Lennox Energence
  • Carrier AquaForce
  • Liebert DSE

Codes often confused with 8415.82

Common mistake. Commercial air conditioners are often confused with HS code 8415.10, which is strictly for window or wall-mounted units. They may also be misclassified under 8415.81 if they include a heating/cooling reversal valve (heat pumps). Another common error is using 8418, which covers refrigerators and freezers; however, if the primary purpose is room cooling rather than food preservation, 8415 is the correct heading. It is vital to distinguish between units that only have a cooling cycle and those that are reversible heat pumps.

8415.10Air 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-system8415.81Air conditioning machines; containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (reversible heat pumps)84.18Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 841584.15Air 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

Top exporters and importers of HS 841582 (the code used for commercial air conditioner), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841582 (the code used for commercial air conditioner) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% 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 841582, not only commercial air conditioner.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Mexico $1.9B
  2. 2 China $1.2B
  3. 3 United States $645M

World total: $6.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $2.5B
  2. 2 Canada $663M
  3. 3 Germany $414M

World total: $6.8B 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 commercial air conditioner

Brazil splits HS 8415.82 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 8415.82.10Other cooling-only AC, max 30,000 frigories/h
  • 8415.82.90Other cooling-only 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 commercial air conditioner

What is the HS code for Commercial air conditioner?

The HS code for Commercial air conditioner is 841582 (Air conditioning machines; containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit). The HS code for commercial air conditioners incorporating a refrigerating unit (other than window/wall types) is 8415.82.

How do I classify Commercial air conditioner for customs?

Commercial air conditioner is classified under HS code 841582 — Air conditioning machines; containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include portable air conditioners?

Portable units are often classified under 8415.10 if they are similar to window units, but if they are large-scale industrial portable units, they may fall under 8415.82.

Which countries are the top exporters of commercial air conditioner (HS 841582)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841582 (the code used for commercial air conditioner) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($1.9B, 28% of world exports), China ($1.2B) and the United States ($645M). World exports came to about $6.9B, 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 commercial air conditioner (HS 841582)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 841582 (the code used for commercial air conditioner) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.5B, 36% of world imports), Canada ($663M) and Germany ($414M). World imports came to about $6.8B, 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 Commercial air conditioner the same in all countries?

The base HS code 841582 for Commercial 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 commercial air conditioner in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 841582 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for commercial air conditioner depends on the product's details: 8415.82.10 (Other cooling-only AC, max 30,000 frigories/h), 8415.82.90 (Other cooling-only AC, over 30,000 frigories/h).