Rheem Performance Platinum 50-Gallon Electric Storage Water Heater

This is a residential electric storage water heater with a 50-gallon insulated tank that stores and heats water using electric resistance elements for household hot water supply. It falls under HTS 8516.10.00.40 as a storage water heater designed for domestic use, storing heated water until needed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

8419.11.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If powered by natural gas instead of electricity

Gas-fired storage water heaters are classified under machinery for heating water in heading 8419, not electrothermic appliances.

8516.80Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If designed for commercial/industrial rather than domestic use

Larger capacity or heavy-duty models for non-household applications fall under other electrothermic appliances.

8516.90Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If imported as replacement tank components only

Parts of storage water heaters like inner tanks or heating elements are classified separately under parts subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify energy efficiency ratings comply with US DOE standards (e.g

NAECA) to avoid import restrictions

Include manufacturer's declaration of tank capacity and electric heating elements in commercial invoice

Ensure UL or ETL certification labeling to prevent CBP holds at entry

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