Electric Aquarium Water Heater
A submersible electric aquarium water heater with a thermostat for maintaining fish tank temperatures. It is fully waterproof with shatterproof glass and operates at 50-300W, falling under tariff item 8516.10.90 as an 'other' immersion heater for domestic hobby use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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.
If the heater is specifically for photographic solutions
This subheading is more specific for immersion heaters used in photographic processing, not aquariums.
If the heater is designed for motor vehicles
This subheading applies to immersion heaters for vehicles, which is not the case for aquarium heaters.
If the product is a space heater rather than a water heater
This heading covers electric space heating apparatus, which would apply if the product heats air instead of water.
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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
• Confirm the heater complies with Canadian Electrical Code for wet locations
• Ensure the packaging includes bilingual (English/French) safety instructions
• Check if the product requires a CSA or cUL certification for sale in Canada
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