Fixed self-contained air conditioners from India
India exported $149 million of fixed self-contained air conditioners (HS 8415.10) in FY2025-26, up 27% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 12.2% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 39.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $149MUp 26.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8415.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8415.10.30 | Of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or “split system”: Self-contained25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8415.10.60.00 | Other: Incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (reversible heat pumps)15% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 1% | 11% | 38.5% |
| 8415.10.90.00 | Other: Other15% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 2.2% | 12.2% | 39.7% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of fixed self-contained air conditioners
India's exports to all countries under HS 8415.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8415.10 is 2.4%, ranging from 2.2% to 2.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on fixed self-contained air conditioners from India?
10% to 12.2% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 8415.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 39.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for fixed self-contained air conditioners?
8415.10, under heading 8415 (Air conditioning machines, comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export fixed self-contained air conditioners?
Yes. India exported $149 million under HS 8415.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.