Electric Birdbath De-Icer Heater
A submersible thermostat-controlled heater that prevents birdbath water from freezing in cold climates. It is an energy-efficient 40W model with auto-off, designed for domestic outdoor use, and falls under tariff item 8516.10.90 as an 'other' immersion heater.
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% |
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide 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
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 for photographic solutions
This subheading is specific to photographic immersion heaters, not birdbath de-icers.
If the heater is for motor vehicles
This subheading covers vehicle immersion heaters, which is not the intended use.
If the product is an electric heating resistor
This heading covers electric heating resistors, which may apply if the product is a simple resistor without thermostat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is rated for outdoor use and meets Canadian weatherproofing standards
• Include a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approval mark if available
• Ensure the packaging lists wattage and voltage clearly for CBSA inspection
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