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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of refrigerating or freezing equipment, n.e.s.; heat pumps (SITC 74145) totaled $539.5M in April 2026, traded with 54 countries.
Importers of Refrigerating or Freezing Equipment, N.E.S.; Heat Pumps paid $17.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.3% on $271.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Refrigerating or Freezing Equipment, N.E.S.; Heat Pumps imports of $539.5M in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $444.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeat pumps and refrigerating or freezing equipment not elsewhere specified under SITC form a residual but commercially significant category, capturing industrial chillers, process cooling systems, and heat-pump units used in HVAC, food processing, and industrial manufacturing. Heat pumps in particular have grown in strategic importance as energy-efficiency mandates tighten across commercial and industrial sectors. Equipment incorporating certain refrigerants remains subject to EPA import-notification requirements, and units from specific origins may be subject to antidumping or Section 301 trade measures depending on the product configuration.
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This heading captures refrigerating and freezing equipment that does not fit the more specific SITC categories for household refrigerators, commercial display furniture, or air conditioners. Examples include industrial process chillers, blast freezers for food manufacturing, and heat pumps used for space heating or industrial heat recovery — provided they are not classifiable under a more specific heading.
Heat pumps that primarily function as refrigerating or freezing equipment with a secondary heating output generally classify here. However, units designed primarily as air conditioners with a heat-pump mode may fall under the air conditioning machines heading instead. The principal function and design intent, supported by manufacturer technical specifications, should guide the classification decision.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $245.1M | $32.6M | -$212.5M |
| ITALY | $169.0M | $323K | -$168.7M |
| CANADA | $22.0M | $37.0M | +$15.0M |
| CHINA | $28.9M | $2.5M | -$26.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $11.1M | $4.7M | -$6.5M |
Monthly import values over time