Geothermal Storage Water Heater from Japan
A nonelectric water heater that uses ground-source geothermal heat exchange to warm and store water for home heating systems, involving temperature change via heat pump-like transfer without electricity. HTS 8419.19.0160 covers this as other nonelectric storage water heaters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit geothermal loop efficiency ratings and EPA WaterSense certification for customs clearance
• Document ground loop compatibility to distinguish from standard heat exchangers