Ecosmart PWH55 5.5 Gallon Portable Water Heater from Japan
Compact 5.5-gallon electric storage water heater for workshops and cabins, with foldable legs for portability. Falls under HTS 8516.10.00 as a small-capacity electric storage water heater for domestic purposes despite portable design.
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
• Specify point-of-use installation and 120V operation to confirm domestic classification
• Provide insulation R-value and recovery rate specs for energy compliance
• Portable camping heaters sometimes misclassified under 8516.29; emphasize storage tank presence