HS Code 9921.01 : Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, Of automotive air conditioners
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, of automotive air conditioners is 9921.01. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is Coverage in Progress [Japan Customs Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 99
Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled
Heading 9921
Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled
Subheading .01
.01
Of automotive air conditioners
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
9-DIGIT JAPAN TARIFF CODE
9921.01.000
Japan Customs Schedule (実行関税率表)
Customs Authority
Japan Customs (税関)
NACCS Electronic Clearance
Advance Ruling System
Advance Ruling (事前教示)
Valid 3 years across Japan
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Japanese Trade Remedies (MOF Anti-Dumping / CVD) & Safeguards
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
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MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, Of automotive air conditioners
MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)
Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 9921.01.
Query the official Japan Customs Advance Ruling database:
Search Japan Customs Advance Rulings Portal for 9921.01 →Japan Customs 9-Digit Tariff Schedule Lines (9921.01)
National line-level (8/10-digit) detail for Japan (Japan Customs / 税関): coverage in progress.
Universal 6-digit WCO backbone applied rate: Coverage in Progress. Confirm the full national commodity code at the official source (Japan Customs Tariff 2026).
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
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Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 99 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, Of automotive air conditioners.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (9921.01) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 9921.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, Of automotive air conditioners?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, Of automotive air conditioners is classified under HS 9921.01 (Heading 9921, Chapter 99). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is Coverage in Progress.
How is HS 9921.01 distinguished within Heading 9921 (Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled)?
Heading 9921 covers Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled. Subheading 9921.01 specifically isolates Of automotive air conditioners. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 9921.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 9921.01?
Related subheadings under Heading 9921 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, Of automotive air conditioners into Japan?
Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.
Can goods under HS 9921.01 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?
Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.
What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for Parts of air conditioning machines of heading 8415 (provided [for] in subheading 8415.90.80), including parts of those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately controlled, Of automotive air conditioners?
Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).
How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 9921.01?
Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.
What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 9921.01 into Japan?
Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.
Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.
What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?
Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.
What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 9921.01 in Japan?
Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.
What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 9921.01?
Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?
No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.
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