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China export standards for Data-center liquid cooling (cold plate / CDU)

Data-centre liquid cooling systems—including direct-to-chip cold plates, coolant distribution units (CDUs), and immersion tanks—remove heat from high-density compute hardware more efficiently than air cooling. Exporting such equipment from China involves multiple compliance vectors: pressure vessel or pressure equipment directives apply to fluid-handling components, electrical safety standards cover pumps and control systems, refrigerant regulations govern any vapour-compression subsystems, and data-centre efficiency metrics (PUE targets set by regulatory frameworks such as the EU Energy Efficiency Directive) influence product design acceptance. Leak detection and materials compatibility requirements also vary. The pages below compare the applicable standards, marking requirements, and regulatory frameworks for each market covered.