Portable Solar Water Heater Bag
A portable solar water heater bag, foldable and insulated, designed for camping showers by heating 5-10 gallons of water using solar absorption. It falls under tariff item 8419.12.00 as a non-electric solar water heater, regardless of its portable size, because it treats water by a change in temperature through solar energy.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bag is not specifically solar-powered but uses another non-electric heat source
This covers other non-electric instantaneous or storage water heaters.
If the bag is primarily a plastic container with minimal heating function
If the solar heating element is negligible, it may be classified as other household articles of plastics.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly marked as a solar water heater, not an electric one, to avoid misclassification under electric heating headings
• Verify the material complies with Canadian safety standards for camping equipment
• Declare the value in Canadian dollars and keep receipts for CBSA assessment
Related Products under Tariff item 8419.12.00
Commercial Solar Water Heating Station
A commercial-scale solar water heating station designed for hotels or apartment buildings, comprising multiple collectors, heat exchangers, and stratification tanks. It operates without electric heating elements, relying on solar energy to raise water temperature, and is classified as a non-electric instantaneous or storage water heater under tariff item 8419.12.00.
Drainback Solar Water Heater System
A drainback solar water heater system that uses distilled water and automatically drains collectors when the pump stops to prevent freezing. Despite the minimal pump for circulation, it is classified as a non-electric solar water heater under tariff item 8419.12.00 because the heating function is entirely solar-driven and the pump is auxiliary.
Evacuated Tube Solar Water Heater
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Flat Plate Solar Water Heater Panel System
A flat plate solar water heater panel system with copper absorber plates and selective coating, designed to capture solar radiation and heat water circulated through an insulated tank. It is a non-electric solar water heater, classified under tariff item 8419.12.00.
High-Temperature Solar Water Heater for Process Heat
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Integral Collector Storage Solar Water Heater
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