Roof-Mounted Active Solar Water Heating System from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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