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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If thermocouple functions as primary temperature sensor
Articles with thermometers as principal function classify under heading 9025.
If designed as replacement part for specific iron/heat gun
Appliance-specific heating assemblies use parts subheadings.
If copper tubing sheath without ceramic insulation
Simple copper tube heating elements may be copper tube fittings.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify thermocouple calibration certificate traceable to NIST; declare sheath flatness tolerance; test lead wire strain relief for vibration resistance
Related Products 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.