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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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