8414.30.40.00 - Not exceeding 1/4 horsepower

This HTS category, 8414.30.40.00, specifically encompasses compressors designed for use in refrigerating and air conditioning equipment that do not exceed a power rating of 1/4 horsepower. These are typically smaller, lower-capacity compressors found in residential or light commercial applications. The classification hinges on both the intended use (refrigeration/air conditioning) and the precise power output, distinguishing them from larger, more powerful units.

This subcategory is differentiated from its sibling, 8414.30.80, which covers "Other" compressors of a kind used in refrigerating equipment. The "Other" category would include all such compressors that are rated at 1/4 horsepower or greater, or those whose power rating is not specified or is otherwise excluded from the 1/4 horsepower definition. Therefore, the primary distinguishing factor is the horsepower limitation.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 8414.30.40.00 is definitive once the product is identified as a compressor for refrigerating equipment and confirmed to be at or below the 1/4 horsepower threshold. Examples of goods falling under this classification would include compressors for small domestic refrigerators, portable air conditioners, or dehumidifiers.