Commercial Solar Water Heating Station

Large-scale system with multiple collectors, heat exchangers, and stratification tanks for hotels or apartment buildings. HTS 8419.12.00.00 covers this nonelectric solar storage heater for commercial hot water temperature treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8419.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If includes significant electric auxiliary heating

Machinery with mixed electric/nonelectric heating functions in separate provisions.

8479.82.00Same rate: 35%

If classified as complete solar thermal power plant equipment

Larger installations for electricity generation shift to renewable energy machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide engineering drawings showing system capacity over 50 gallons for commercial distinction

Certify glycol loop components for freeze protection in cold climate imports

Avoid valuation disputes by separating collector vs. tank costs clearly

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