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Tankless Gas Water Heater Rinnai RU199iN from Germany

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 — 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

• 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