Roof-Mounted Active Solar Water Heating System from Germany
This active system features roof-mounted collectors, a circulating pump (manual or thermosiphon), and insulated storage tank for efficient hot water production. It qualifies for HTS 8419.12.00.00 as a nonelectric solar water heater involving temperature change via solar heating process.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document thermosiphon vs. pumped circulation; purely passive systems easier to classify under solar provisions
• Include solar fraction performance data to demonstrate primary solar heating function