Other
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: > Other
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 8516.80.80.00
Mica Band Heater Resistor
A flat, flexible electric heating resistor made with mica sheets and nichrome wire, designed for band heaters used to maintain temperature in industrial plastic molding barrels. It falls under HTS 8516.80.8000 as an electric heating resistor for domestic or general use, distinct from specialized resistors in heading 8545. Typical resistance values range from 10-100 ohms depending on voltage.
3D Printer Heated Bed Resistor
PCB-mounted serpentine trace resistor heating aluminum bed to 110°C for FDM 3D printing adhesion. HTS 8516.80.8000 as other heating resistor for domestic hobby use; 24V DC, 200W typical.
Tubular Sheathed Heating Element
Sealed metal tube containing a coiled resistance wire in magnesium oxide insulation, used in domestic ovens, grills, and water heaters. Classified under HTS 8516.80.8000 as 'other' electric heating resistors for domestic electrothermic appliances, not fixed resistors of 8545. Common lengths 12-48 inches with 1000-5000W ratings.
Open Coil Nichrome Heater Wire
Exposed nichrome resistance wire coiled for convective heating in toasters, convection ovens, and space heaters for home use. HTS 8516.80.8000 covers these as other electric heating resistors for domestic purposes, excluding semiconductor or carbon film types in 8545. Operates at 1000-1500°C surface temperature.
PTC Thermistor Heating Resistor
Positive temperature coefficient ceramic disc that self-regulates heat output, used in hair straighteners, coffee makers, and automotive seat heaters. Under HTS 8516.80.8000 as other domestic heating resistors; PTCs increase resistance with temperature unlike fixed resistors of 8545. Self-limits to 240°C preventing overheating.
Silicone Rubber Flexible Heater
Thin etched-foil resistance circuit laminated between silicone rubber sheets for drum heaters, laboratory hot plates, and medical warming pads. HTS 8516.80.8000 for other domestic electrothermic heating resistors; flexible design conforms to curved surfaces up to 200°C.
Kapton Polyimide Film Heater
Ultra-thin polyimide film with copper-etched heating traces for aerospace de-icing, 3D printer beds, and electronics warming. Classified HTS 8516.80.8000 as other electric heating resistors; withstands -269°C to +400°C with rapid thermal response.
Ceramic Cartridge Heater Resistor
Compact cylindrical heater with helical resistance wire in ceramic core, for molding dies, label printers, and packaging machines. HTS 8516.80.8000 covers these domestic-use heating resistors; high watt density up to 50W/in².
Strip Heater with Integral Thermocouple
Flat rectangular heating resistor with embedded Type K thermocouple for precise temperature control in drum heaters and heat sealing equipment. Under HTS 8516.80.8000 as other heating resistors; aluminum sheath dissipates 5-20W/in².
Infrared Quartz Heating Element
Sealed quartz tube containing tungsten filament emitting 80% infrared radiation for paint drying, food warming trays, and saunas. HTS 8516.80.8000 for other domestic heating resistors; peaks at 2.5 microns wavelength for efficient heat transfer.
Wax Melt Pot Heating Resistor
Low-wattage band-style resistor for paraffin wax melting pots used in cosmetics and candle making. Classified under HTS 8516.80.8000 as domestic heating resistor; maintains 65°C melt point with 75W output.
Electric Blanket Heating Wire
Thin twin-conductor resistance wire with PTFE insulation for mattress pads and throws, thermostatically controlled. Under HTS 8516.80.8000 as domestic heating resistor; 50-100W full-size output.
Soldering Iron Heating Element
Ceramic-insulated nichrome coil for 30-60W temperature-controlled soldering stations. HTS 8516.80.8000 covers domestic electrothermic heating resistors; quick 300°C heat-up.
Coffee Urn Band Heater
Clamp-on aluminum band resistor maintaining 90°C in commercial beverage urns. Classified HTS 8516.80.8000 as domestic heating resistor; 500-1000W with dry-fire protection.
Vape Coil Resistance Wire
Kanthal A1 or Nichrome 80 wire formed into micro coils for electronic cigarette atomizers. HTS 8516.80.8000 as other domestic heating resistors; 10-50W at 4.2V battery power.