Rheem Performance Platinum 50-Gallon Electric Water Heater from Japan
This is a residential storage-type electric water heater with a 50-gallon tank capacity, featuring multiple heating elements and thermostat controls for on-demand hot water. It falls under HTS 8516.10.00 as an electric storage water heater designed for domestic use, storing and heating water electrically until needed.
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 compliance with UL 1453 or equivalent safety standards for water heaters to avoid CBP holds
• Include detailed spec sheets showing tank capacity, wattage, and energy efficiency ratings in documentation
• Watch for misclassification as industrial boilers (HTS 8403); ensure domestic use intent is clear