What types of products fall under HS-4 8516?

HS-4 8516 includes electric water heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, smoothing irons, and various electro-thermic appliances for domestic use.

How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?

Identify the specific type of appliance. For example, use **851610** for water heaters and **851631** for hair dryers.

Can I use HS-4 8516 for commercial appliances?

No, HS-4 8516 is specifically for domestic appliances. Commercial appliances may require a different classification.

What is the difference between HS-6 851621 and 851629?

**851621** is for electric storage heating radiators, while **851629** covers other electric space heating apparatus that do not store heat.

Are there any special import requirements for HS-4 8516 products?

Yes, check for safety certifications and compliance with local regulations for electrical appliances before importing.

HS-4 · Heading

8516 — Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8516 when importing electric water heaters, hair-dressing tools like hair dryers, or other electro-thermic appliances for home use. For example, if you're bringing in electric storage water heaters, this heading is your go-to classification.

When deciding between subheadings, consider the specific type of appliance. For instance, 851610 covers electric water heaters, while 851621 is for electric storage heating radiators. If your product is a space heater that doesn't store heat, you’d look at 851629 instead.

If you're importing hair-dressing tools, 851631 is for hair dryers, whereas 851632 includes other electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus. Make sure to distinguish between these to avoid misclassification.

For kitchen appliances, 851671 is for coffee makers, while 851672 covers toasters. If your appliance doesn’t fit neatly into these categories, check 851679 for other domestic electro-thermic appliances.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

electric water heaters · hair dryers · domestic electro-thermic appliances · electric heating radiators · microwave ovens · smoothing irons · coffee makers · toasters · space heaters · electric heating resistors

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Electric water heaters (instantaneous or storage)
Electric storage heating radiators
Electro-thermic hair dryers
Electric smoothing irons
Microwave ovens for domestic use
Electric coffee makers
Electric heating resistors

Common questions

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS code 8516 used for?
How to classify electric heaters for import?
Are hair dryers classified under HS 8516?
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How to determine the right HS code for kitchen appliances?
What is the difference between HS 851610 and HS 851621?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 8516?: HS-4 8516 includes electric water heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, smoothing irons, and various electro-thermic appliances for domestic use.
How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?: Identify the specific type of appliance. For example, use **851610** for water heaters and **851631** for hair dryers.
Can I use HS-4 8516 for commercial appliances?: No, HS-4 8516 is specifically for domestic appliances. Commercial appliances may require a different classification.
What is the difference between HS-6 851621 and 851629?: **851621** is for electric storage heating radiators, while **851629** covers other electric space heating apparatus that do not store heat.
Are there any special import requirements for HS-4 8516 products?: Yes, check for safety certifications and compliance with local regulations for electrical appliances before importing.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 85

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