HS Code for Swamp cooler

Swamp coolers, technically known as evaporative air coolers, are classified under HS code 8479.60. This classification is found within Chapter 84, which covers nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8479 is a residual category for machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in the chapter. Evaporative coolers work by drawing air over water-saturated pads, causing the water to evaporate and cool the air. Because this process does not involve a refrigerant compressor or a heat pump cycle, it does not meet the technical definition of an air conditioning machine under heading 8415, leading to its specific placement in 8479.60.

Products Included

• Portable evaporative air coolers
• Residential roof-mounted swamp coolers
• Industrial evaporative cooling units
• Desert coolers
• Whole-house evaporative cooling systems

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for swamp coolers is HS code 8415.10 or 8415.82, which covers air conditioning machines. However, for a device to be classified under 8415, it must incorporate a cold-producing unit (refrigeration cycle). Since swamp coolers only use a fan and water evaporation, they are excluded from 8415. Another common error is 8414.59, which covers fans. While a swamp cooler contains a fan, its primary function is to change the temperature and humidity of the air through evaporation, which is considered a more complex mechanical function than simple air circulation, thus moving it to 8479.60.

FAQ

What is the HS code for swamp cooler?

The specific HS code for evaporative air coolers, or swamp coolers, is 8479.60.

Is a swamp cooler classified the same as an air conditioner?

No, air conditioners are classified under 8415 because they use refrigeration, while swamp coolers are under 8479.60.