8516.90.50.00Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
Also written 8516905000 and 8516.90.5000
HTS Code 8516.90.50.00 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof:Parts:Parts for the microwave ovens of subheading 8516.50:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
From China, the total duty on 8516.90.50.00 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 35% to 50%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8516.90.50.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 50%
- $5,000.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 50.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $15,047.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8516.90.50.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- Free
- Special Rate of Duty
- —
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China50%
- Mexico25%
- Canada25%
- Vietnam25%
- Germany25%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 8516.90.50.00 or its heading.
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
AD/CVD Cases
Antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations whose scope lists 8516.90.50.00 or a related code. They apply only to goods from the countries named, and only if the product fits the scope's description.
- Aluminum ExtrusionsFrom ChinaScope in the Federal Register
US Import Duty on HTS 8516.90.50.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 25%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Free |
| 50% |
| Mexico | Free |
| 25% |
| Canada | Free |
| 25% |
| Vietnam | Free |
| 25% |
| Germany | Free |
| 25% |
| Japan | Free |
| 25% |
| South Korea | Free |
| 25% |
| Taiwan | Free |
| 25% |
| India | Free |
| 25% |
| Ireland | Free |
| 25% |
| Italy | Free |
| 25% |
| Switzerland | Free |
| 25% |
| Thailand | Free |
| 25% |
| Malaysia | Free |
| 25% |
| United Kingdom | Free |
| 25% |
| France | Free |
| 25% |
| Indonesia | Free |
| 25% |
| Brazil | Free |
| 25% |
| Bangladesh | Free |
| 25% |
| Cambodia | Free |
| 25% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Canada pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Vietnam pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Germany pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Japan pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from South Korea pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Taiwan pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from India pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Ireland pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Italy pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Switzerland pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Thailand pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Malaysia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from United Kingdom pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from France pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Indonesia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Brazil pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Bangladesh pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Cambodia pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8516.90.50.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $63M of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00), up 1% on 2024, mostly from Thailand (63%), China (18%) and South Korea (11%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $39M | 63% | 1% | 25% |
| China | $11M | 18% | 6% | 50% |
| South Korea | $7M | 11% | 18% | 25% |
| Estonia | $1M | 2% | 104% | 25% |
| Sweden | $514K | 1% | 33% | 25% |
| Italy | $514K | 1% | 54% | 25% |
| Japan | $398K | 1% | 94% | 25% |
| Finland | $349K | 1% | 267% | 25% |
| Vietnam | $324K | 1% | 326% | 25% |
| Canada | $287K | 0% | 21% | 25% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8516.90.50.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 8516.90.50.00
CBP classification rulings related to 8516.90.50.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.
Microwave Oven Panel Assemblies; HQ 957727; NAFTA; GeneralNotes 12(b) and 12(t)/85.49; 8537.10.30; 8534.00.00; 8536; 8541
Microwave Oven Panel Assemblies; HQ 957727; NAFTA; GeneralNotes 12(b) and 12(t)/85.49; 8537.10.30; 8534.00.00; 8536; 8541
What does HTS code 8516.90.50.00 cover?
HTS code 8516.90.50.00 covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (Other), classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8516.90.50.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8516.90.50.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from China pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Vietnam pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
What is the US tariff on electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters (HTS 8516.90.50.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
Where does the US import HTS 8516.90.50.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $63M of electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters under HTS 8516.90.50.00, mostly from Thailand (63%), China (18%) and South Korea (11%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8516.90.50.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8516.90.50.00 is 25%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
Do antidumping or countervailing duties apply to HTS 8516.90.50.00?
They may. Antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases whose scope lists HTS 8516.90.50.00 or a related code cover aluminum extrusions from China. A case applies only to goods from the countries it names that fit the scope's written description, and its duty is on top of the regular duty. With a free HTS Hero account, the duty calculator checks the cases and new petitions that may cover your import and shows the deposit rates Commerce set and the companies named.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 8516.90.50.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 85, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 16 notes, printed with Chapter 84 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (9903.82.09): Proclamation 11032
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 8516.90.50.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country