Vornado VH200 Whole Room Portable Electric Heater from Japan
This portable ceramic space heater from Vornado uses vortex technology to circulate warm air throughout the room, classified under HTS 8516.29.00 as other electric space heating apparatus for domestic use. It features safety overheat protection and adjustable thermostat, designed for indoor household heating.
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
• Verify voltage compatibility (110-120V for US market) and include ETL/UL certification in documentation to avoid customs holds
• Declare as 'domestic space heater' not industrial to prevent misclassification; provide user manual showing household use