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Replacement Heating Element for Electric Water Heater from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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