U.S. imports of Self-Contained Window or Wall Air Conditioning Machines (SITC 74151) totaled $58.8M in August 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Self-Contained Window or Wall Air Conditioning Machines paid $9.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Self-Contained Window or Wall Air Conditioning Machines imports of $58.8M in August 2026 ran 61% below the year-to-date monthly average of $151.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWindow and wall air conditioners are self-contained, single-package units in which all refrigerating components are housed in one assembly — a design distinction that separates them from split-system and central air conditioning equipment under SITC. These units serve residential and light-commercial markets and have been a focal point of antidumping proceedings and Section 301 tariff actions affecting imports from major producing countries. Energy efficiency ratings (such as EER or CEER) are commercially critical specifications that also factor into DOE import compliance requirements.
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1.3K import shipments a month
A self-contained window or wall air conditioner houses the compressor, condenser, evaporator, and fan in a single enclosure designed to be mounted in a window or wall opening. Split-system units, where the compressor and condenser are in a separate outdoor unit connected by refrigerant lines to an indoor air handler, classify under the air conditioning machines NES heading instead.
Yes. The US Department of Energy (DOE) sets minimum energy efficiency standards for room air conditioners, and imported units must meet applicable EER or CEER thresholds. Importers should obtain efficiency test data from manufacturers and may need to file DOE compliance certifications before or at the time of entry.
Basic heading 207 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74151 · $58.8M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 69% of it. China pays 44.9% duty; Mexico 2.1%.
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Imports
$58.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3B of Self-Contained Window or Wall Air Conditioning Machines.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.