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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of compressors for refrigerating equipment (SITC 74315) totaled $245.8M in July 2026, traded with 45 countries.
Importers of Compressors for Refrigerating Equipment paid $20.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $119.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHermetic and semi-hermetic compressors designed for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems are a high-value input for HVAC manufacturers, commercial refrigeration OEMs, and aftermarket service providers. Classification under this heading requires that the compressor be of a kind specifically used in refrigerating equipment — a functional distinction that separates it from general-purpose air compressors. Section 301 tariffs have affected Chinese-origin units in this category, prompting some buyers to diversify sourcing toward suppliers in other regions.
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17.4K shipments/mo
Basic heading 89 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74315 · $245.8M of $175.6B
Customs authorities generally look at whether the compressor's design, refrigerant compatibility, and pressure ratings make it suitable principally for refrigeration or air-conditioning cycles. A compressor that can demonstrably serve both refrigeration and general industrial compression may require a binding ruling to confirm the correct heading.
Lead times for hermetic compressors can be long due to specialized manufacturing requirements, and Section 301 exposure on Chinese-origin units has led some buyers to qualify alternative suppliers. Importers should also confirm that compressors are rated for the specific refrigerant (e.g., R-410A, R-32, R-134a) required by their OEM customers, as refrigerant compatibility affects both classification and end-use compliance.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 59% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$245.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$92.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.