U.S. imports of Automotive Air Conditioners (HS 841520) totaled $28.5M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Automotive Air Conditioners paid $1.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.67% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAutomotive air conditioning systems — designed and marketed for installation in motor vehicles — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8415200000), reflecting the product's well-defined end-use scope. Mexico is the dominant US import source, consistent with the deep integration of North American automotive supply chains under USMCA; Germany and Canada follow as significant suppliers. These units are distinct from general HVAC equipment both commercially and for classification purposes: the automotive designation requires that the unit be specifically designed for vehicle installation rather than adapted from a general-purpose design.
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1.3K import shipments a month
An automotive air conditioner must be specifically designed for installation in a motor vehicle — typically evidenced by mounting brackets, refrigerant fittings, and electrical connectors matched to vehicle systems. A general-purpose unit adapted for vehicle use, or a unit marketed for both vehicle and stationary applications, may not qualify for this heading and could be classified under 8415.82 or another provision depending on its design and documentation.
Automotive air conditioners originating in Mexico may qualify for preferential tariff treatment under USMCA, provided the goods meet the applicable rules of origin, including any required regional value content or tariff classification change. Importers should obtain a USMCA certification of origin from the Mexican supplier and verify that the product's bill of materials supports the origin claim before claiming the preference.
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 8415
Subheading 841520 · $28.5M of $1.1B
ImportsExports
Imports
$28.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $353.7M of Automotive Air Conditioners and exported $177.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8415200000 | Automotive Air Conditioners | $28.9M | 5.67% | 43.29% | $1.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8415200000 | Automotive Air Conditioners | $15.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Germany together supply 85% of it. China pays 42.3% duty; Mexico 1.6%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
57.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.67% of imports for consumption.