HS code for electric water heaters

HS code

8516.10

US HTS code

8516.10.00

US general duty

Free

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 21 (2026), effective 10/09/2026 · checked 2026-10-28

Electric instantaneous and storage water heaters, and immersion heaters, are 8516.10.

US tariff lines under 8516.10

US HTS codeDescriptionGeneral duty
8516.10.00Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
2 statistical suffixes (10-digit codes)
  • 8516.10.00.40 — Storage water heaters
  • 8516.10.00.80 — Other water heaters and immersion heaters
Free

Import duty on electric water heaters by country

Extra duties may apply

The general rate applies to most countries. Imports from some countries also pay additional duties under Chapter 99 of the HTS, such as Section 301 tariffs on many Chinese goods. Check the current measures for your country of origin before you order.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the HS code for electric water heaters?
The international HS code for electric water heaters is 8516.10. Electric instantaneous and storage water heaters, and immersion heaters, are 8516.10.
Q2What is the US import duty on electric water heaters?
Under HTS 8516.10.00, the US general duty rate is Free. Goods from some countries pay additional duties on top of this rate.
Q3What is the 10-digit HTS code for electric water heaters?
The first 8 digits set the duty; the last 2 are statistical and depend on details such as material or who the product is for. The full list of US codes under 8516.10 is in the table above.
Q4Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (8516.10) are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. The digits after that, and the duty rates, are set by each country.

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