Immersion Heater Tubular Element from China
A tubular immersion heater element for replacement in electric storage water heaters (8516.21), constructed with copper sheathing and integrated thermostat mounts for safe submersion heating. Classified under HTS 8516.90.05.00 as it is exclusively a part of the heating apparatus in subheadings 8516.10/21/29. It provides reliable corrosion resistance for prolonged contact with stored water.
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
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