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Ecosmart ECO-36 36kW Electric Storage Water Heater

A high-capacity 36kW electric storage water heater for larger households or light commercial use, featuring multiple heating elements and digital diagnostics. It is classified under 8516.10.90 as an 'other' electric storage water heater, not being an immersion heater for photographic solutions or motor vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%—6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇺🇸United States6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be requiredNRCanOffice of Energy EfficiencyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 85161090; Starts With 85161090; Equal To 8516109010; Equal To 8516109090; Equal To 8516109010; Equal To 8516109090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

  • NRCan

    Office of Energy Efficiency · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code

    May require NRCan Office of Energy Efficiency depending on intended use (NR01, NR02, NR03), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8516109010. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Valid Intended Use Code).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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8516.10.10Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the heater is specifically for photographic solutions

Photographic immersion heaters are classified under this specific item.

8516.10.20Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the heater is for motor vehicle use

Motor vehicle water heaters have their own tariff item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the unit's high power rating meets Canadian electrical service requirements

• Provide detailed specifications to customs for accurate classification

• Ensure the product is certified for Canadian use (CSA or ULC)

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