Flat Plate Solar Water Heater Panel System from Germany
A flat plate collector system with copper absorber plates and selective coating captures solar radiation to heat water circulated through an insulated tank. Classified under HTS 8419.12.00.00 for nonelectric solar-powered storage water heaters used in domestic hot water applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label components clearly as 'solar water heater' and provide flow diagrams to customs for proper 8419 classification
• Check for pressure vessel certification (ASME or equivalent) required for tanks over certain capacities
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no domestic electric heating function dominates the design