Roof-Mounted Active Solar Water Heating System
A roof-mounted active solar water heating system with collectors, a circulating pump, and an insulated storage tank. Despite the pump for circulation, the heating function is entirely solar and non-electric, qualifying for tariff item 8419.12.00.
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% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the storage tank has an electric backup heater
Electric water heaters are excluded from 8419.12.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the circulating pump separately under heading 8413 if it is a distinct component; the solar collectors and storage tank fall under 8419.12.00
• Ensure the system has no electric heating elements to maintain the classification
• Provide a system diagram to CBSA to clarify the function of each component
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Drainback Solar Water Heater System
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Flat Plate Solar Water Heater Panel System
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High-Temperature Solar Water Heater for Process Heat
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Integral Collector Storage Solar Water Heater
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