8516 - Electric 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:
Sub-classifications
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8516 1000 40
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8516 1000 80
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8516 40
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8516 5000
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8516 80
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8516 90
Overview
HTS Category 8516 encompasses a broad range of electrothermic appliances primarily designed for heating purposes, both for personal use and the environment. This includes electric water heaters, both instantaneous and storage types, as well as immersion heaters used for heating liquids. The category also covers electric space heating apparatus for rooms and soil heating apparatus for agricultural or horticultural applications. Furthermore, it includes electrothermic appliances for personal grooming, such as hair dryers, hair curlers, and hand dryers, along with electric flatirons.
Distinguishing Category 8516 from its siblings within Section XVI and Chapter 85 is crucial for accurate classification. While other categories in Chapter 85 may deal with electrical machinery and equipment, 8516 specifically focuses on appliances where the primary function is the generation of heat through electrical resistance for the applications mentioned. For instance, unlike electric motors or generators (which might fall under different headings), the core purpose here is thermal energy conversion.
Within the broad scope of 8516, several distinct subcategories further refine the classification. These subdivisions address specific types of electrothermic appliances such as water heaters (8516.10), space and soil heaters, hairdressing and hand-drying apparatus, flatirons (8516.40), and various types of ovens and cooking appliances (8516.60). Additionally, dedicated subheadings exist for microwave ovens (8516.50) and electric heating resistors (8516.80), with a separate category for parts (8516.90) to ensure comprehensive coverage of all components related to these electrothermic devices.