8415.81.01.30 - Other 🖩

This classification covers air conditioning machines designed for cooling and heating, specifically those incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve that allows for the reversal of the cooling and heat cycles. These are commonly referred to as reversible heat pumps. The core function of these machines is to actively regulate both temperature and humidity within an enclosed space through a mechanical refrigeration process, with the added capability of switching between cooling and heating modes.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Self-contained," is crucial. While both fall under the broader heading of air conditioning machines, self-contained units are typically designed as single, integrated packages where all the major components (compressor, condenser, evaporator, fan) are housed within a single cabinet. In contrast, machines classified here might have a split system design or other configurations where the refrigerating unit and reversal valve are explicitly identifiable as key differentiating components for heat pump functionality, even if other elements of the system are dispersed.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification of goods within 8415.81.01.30 hinges on the presence of a refrigerating unit and the crucial valve for cycle reversal, enabling reversible heat pump functionality, as opposed to simpler cooling-only or non-reversible heating air conditioning units.