U.S. imports of Compressors for Refrigerating Equipment (SITC 74315) totaled $233.2M in August 2026, imported from 45 countries.
Importers of Compressors for Refrigerating Equipment paid $19.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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17.1K import shipments a month
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.
Basic heading 96 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 74315 · $233.2M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Japan together supply 63% of it. China pays 36.5% duty; Mexico 2.4%.
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$233.2MYoY · free account
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$109.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5B of Compressors for Refrigerating Equipment.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.