Amazon Basics Portable Ceramic Space Heater from Japan
An affordable, compact ceramic portable heater with 1500W output, safety plug, and tip-over protection for tabletop or floor use in homes. Falls under HTS 8516.29.0060 as 'other portable space heaters' for domestic purposes, using PTC technology for rapid heat-up. Ideal for spot heating in bedrooms or offices.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with maximum wattage and 'not for use in wet areas' to align with domestic classification and safety rules
• Use HTS advisory rulings for hybrid fan/heater models to confirm 8516 over 8414 (fans)