Assembled only with simple insulated former and electrical connections, used for anti-icing or deicing
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof: > Electric heating resistors: > Assembled only with simple insulated former and electrical connections, used for anti-icing or deicing
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8516.80.40.00
Marine Radar Dome Deicing Resistor
Electric heating resistor on fiberglass insulated former with basic terminals, installed on ship radar domes to prevent ice accumulation at sea. Provides controlled heat for deicing in arctic conditions, precisely matching HTS 8516.80.4000 requirements.
Railway Switch Deicing Resistor
Heavy-duty heating resistor with insulated steatite former and high-temp connections, embedded in railway track switches for deicing. Ensures train operations in winter by melting switch point ice, qualifying under specific HTS 8516.80.4000.
Solar Panel Frame Deicing Resistor
Thin-film heating resistor with polymer insulated former and solder connections, mounted on solar panel frames for anti-icing. Maintains photovoltaic efficiency in snow-prone areas, fitting HTS 8516.80.4000 simple deicing resistor definition.
HVAC Condenser Coil Deicing Element
Coil-wrapped heating resistor with simple fiberglass insulated former and quick-connect terminals, for HVAC condenser defrosting. Prevents ice blockage in outdoor units, assembled per HTS 8516.80.4000 deicing resistor standards.
Aircraft Wing Deicing Heating Resistor
This electric heating resistor is assembled with a simple insulated former and electrical connections, specifically designed for anti-icing on aircraft wings. It generates heat to prevent ice buildup during flight in cold weather conditions, qualifying under HTS 8516.80.4000 due to its basic assembly and deicing purpose.
Automotive Windshield Defrost Heating Element
A basic electric heating resistor with insulated ceramic former and wire connections, mounted behind automotive windshields for deicing and defogging. It melts thin ice layers and evaporates moisture for clear visibility, fitting HTS 8516.80.4000's anti-icing specifications.
Wind Turbine Blade Deicing Heater Strip
Flexible heating resistor strip with simple polymer insulated former and crimp connections, embedded in wind turbine blades for anti-icing. Prevents blade icing that reduces efficiency in cold climates, qualifying under the specific deicing resistor HTS 8516.80.4000.
Outdoor Security Camera Deicing Resistor
Compact heating resistor with ceramic insulated former and lead wires, mounted around outdoor CCTV camera housings for deicing. Maintains functionality in freezing conditions by preventing lens ice, assembled simply per HTS 8516.80.4000.
Traffic Signal Deicing Heating Element
Electric resistor pad with simple mica insulated former and screw terminals, applied to traffic signal housings for deicing. Prevents snow/ice accumulation on signals for road safety, exactly matching HTS 8516.80.4000 criteria.
Telecommunication Tower Deicing Heater
Cylindrical heating resistor with simple quartz insulated former and clamp connections, used on telecom tower antennas for deicing. Prevents ice-induced signal disruption, assembled basically per HTS 8516.80.4000 deicing provisions.