Non-Electric Instant Gas Water Heater from Japan
A compact instantaneous water heater that uses natural gas combustion to rapidly heat water on demand for residential or light commercial use. It falls under HTS 8419.19.01 as a nonelectric storage or instantaneous water heater designed for non-domestic applications, involving a temperature change process through heating. Excludes electric models and domestic-purpose units.
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
• Verify non-domestic intent via commercial installation specs to avoid reclassification to domestic headings
• Include gas type certification (e.g
• natural gas vs propane) and pressure ratings in documentation