Replacement Heating Element for Electric Water Heater from China

A tubular heating element designed for immersion in electric storage water heaters to generate heat via electrical resistance. It falls under HTS 8516.90.90.00 as a part of domestic electrothermic water heaters, not classified as a heating resistor of heading 8545. Typically made of stainless steel with magnesium anode protection.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.9%

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 and ensure material certifications for corrosion resistance

Provide detailed technical specs showing it's a replacement part for domestic water heaters to avoid reclassification