Electric Water Heater Heating Element Assembly from China
This replacement heating element assembly is designed for electric instantaneous water heaters under subheading 8516.10, featuring a sheathed tubular design with high-temperature resistance for rapid water heating. It falls under HTS 8516.90.05.00 as a specific part integral to the core heating function of these domestic water heaters. Made from nichrome wire encased in magnesium oxide insulation, it ensures efficient heat transfer directly to water flow.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Verify compatibility with specific water heater models under 8516.10 via manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) for insulation and sheath materials to meet UL and electrical safety standards