Tankless Gas Water Heater Rinnai RU199iN from China

The Rinnai RU199iN is a non-electric instantaneous water heater that uses natural gas combustion to heat water on demand without a storage tank. It falls under HTS 8419.19.0120 as it is specifically designed for instantaneous heating of water via a temperature change process, excluding domestic storage types and electric models. This unit is commonly used in residential and light commercial settings for efficient hot water supply.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify compliance with local gas safety standards like ANSI Z21.10.3 and obtain certification from agencies such as CSA; ensure documentation includes BTU ratings and venting specs to avoid misclassification

Common pitfall: failing to declare exact fuel type (natural gas vs propane) which affects regulatory approval