8419.12.00.00 - Solar water heaters 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 45% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 8419.12.00.00, specifically covers solar water heaters. These are devices designed to heat water using solar energy. The primary mechanism involves collectors that absorb solar radiation and transfer the heat to a fluid, which then circulates to heat water stored in a tank or passed through the system. This category encompasses the complete units and their integrated components, provided they are solely designed for this solar-powered water heating function.
Distinguishing this from its sibling category, 8419.11.00.00 (Instantaneous gas water heaters), is the energy source. While both are types of water heaters, 8419.12.00.00 is exclusively powered by solar energy, whereas 8419.11.00.00 utilizes gas as its heating medium. The "Other" category within 8419.19.01 would encompass any nonelectric water heaters that do not fall under the specific definitions of instantaneous gas or solar-powered systems.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8419.12.00.00 is definitive for any water heating apparatus whose principal means of operation is the direct conversion of solar energy into thermal energy for water heating. The key determinant for classification is the primary energy source and the system's dedicated function for heating water.