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Wood-Fired Instantaneous Water Heater

A wood-fired instantaneous water heater that uses a firebox heat exchanger to provide on-demand hot water, popular for remote homesteads. It is classified under tariff item 8419.19.00 as a non-electric instantaneous water heater, as wood combustion directly heats water without electricity or storage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%—5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%—5%
🇺🇸United States5%—5%
🇩🇪Germany5%—5%
🇯🇵Japan5%—5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.40.00Lower: Free vs 5%

If the unit is used for distilling or rectifying

Distilling equipment, even if wood-fired, falls under a different subheading for temperature-change machinery.

8419.89.00Lower: Free vs 5%

If used for industrial heating processes

Industrial wood-fired heating equipment is classified under other machinery for treating materials by temperature change.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the heater is solely wood-fired and has no electric backup or controls to maintain the non-electric classification

• Provide installation and safety documentation, as wood-fired units may be subject to Canadian building code requirements

• Check if the product meets CSA or ULC standards for solid-fuel appliances to avoid delays at the border

Related Products under Tariff item 8419.19.00

Biomass Instantaneous Water Heater

A nonelectric heater that burns biomass pellets to instantly heat water through a combustion chamber and heat exchanger, ideal for eco-friendly cabins. It operates as a non-electric instantaneous water heater, classified under tariff item 8419.19.00.

Camplux 12H Outdoor Propane Tankless Water Heater

The Camplux 12H is a rugged outdoor instantaneous propane water heater with non-electric direct fire heating for showers and sinks. It is a non-electric instantaneous water heater, classified under tariff item 8419.19.00 for other non-electric water heaters.

Commercial Propane Tankless Water Heater

A high-capacity propane-fired tankless water heater designed for commercial use in restaurants or hotels, heating water on demand without storage. It operates without electricity, using propane combustion to raise water temperature, which qualifies it as a non-electric instantaneous water heater under tariff item 8419.19.00.

Eccotemp L10 Portable Tankless Propane Water Heater

The Eccotemp L10 is a compact, battery-ignited but non-electric heated propane instantaneous water heater for outdoor use. It heats water on demand via gas combustion, qualifying as a non-electric instantaneous water heater under tariff item 8419.19.00.

Geothermal Storage Water Heater

A nonelectric water heater that uses ground-source geothermal heat exchange to warm and store water for home heating systems, involving temperature change via heat pump-like transfer without electricity. It is a non-electric storage water heater, fitting tariff item 8419.19.00.

High-Efficiency Condensing Gas Water Heater

An energy-efficient condensing instantaneous gas water heater for office buildings, recovering heat from exhaust for optimal performance. It heats water on demand without electricity, using natural gas combustion, and qualifies as a non-electric instantaneous water heater under tariff item 8419.19.00.