Immersion Heater Tubular Element from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure certification labels (e.g
• ETL/UL) are affixed and documented for FDA-compliant water contact materials
• Provide detailed blueprints showing integration points to prove it's a dedicated part, not a general resistor