Passive Solar Storage Water Heater

A thermosiphon nonelectric storage water heater that passively circulates water heated by rooftop solar collectors into an insulated tank. Under HTS 8419.19.0160 for other nonelectric storage types involving temperature change.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7309.00.00Same rate: 35%

If reservoirs without solar integration

Plain metal tanks for hot water storage are Chapter 73 reservoirs.

8419.12.00.00Same rate: 35%

If with auxiliary gas backup burner

Hybrid gas-solar units fall under gas water heater provisions.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If part of larger solar power plant system

Industrial-scale thermal systems classify as unspecified machinery.

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