Electric Kettle Descaler from Japan
> An electric kettle descaler is a specialized electro-thermic device that uses controlled heating to remove limescale with citric acid solution. As a niche domestic cleaning appliance, it fits tariff item 8516.79.90 as "other" electro-thermic appliances for household use.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
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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: Equal To 8516799000; Equal To 8516799000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• > Verify the descaler's heating element and controls comply with Canadian electrical safety standards (CSA/UL) to prevent CBSA issues
• Classify under 8516.79.90 and provide a user manual showing its domestic cleaning function
• Be ready to explain it is not a water heater (8516.10) or a simple heating resistor