HS Heading 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
HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION
HS Heading 8516 encompasses 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. It classifies 14 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 85 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].
Subheadings Under Heading 8516
| HS Code | WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description | Chapter | Operational Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8516.10 | Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters | 85 | View 8516.10 Package → |
| 8516.21 | Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus, Storage heating radiators | 85 | View 8516.21 Package → |
| 8516.29 | Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus, Other | 85 | View 8516.29 Package → |
| 8516.31 | Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus, Hair dryers | 85 | View 8516.31 Package → |
| 8516.32 | Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus, Other hairdressing apparatus | 85 | View 8516.32 Package → |
| 8516.33 | Electrothermic hairdressing or hand-drying apparatus, Hand-drying apparatus | 85 | View 8516.33 Package → |
| 8516.40 | Electric flatirons | 85 | View 8516.40 Package → |
| 8516.50 | 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, Microwave ovens | 85 | View 8516.50 Package → |
| 8516.60 | Other ovens; cooking stoves, ranges, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters | 85 | View 8516.60 Package → |
| 8516.71 | Other electrothermic appliances, Coffee or tea makers | 85 | View 8516.71 Package → |
| 8516.72 | Other electrothermic appliances, Toasters | 85 | View 8516.72 Package → |
| 8516.79 | Other electrothermic appliances, Other | 85 | View 8516.79 Package → |
| 8516.80 | Electric heating resistors | 85 | View 8516.80 Package → |
| 8516.90 | Parts | 85 | View 8516.90 Package → |
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE
How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8516
Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Heading 8516 ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8516 precedent rulings.
WCO Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.
Heading 8516 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8516?
HS Heading 8516 covers 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, grouping 14 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8516?
Subheadings under Heading 8516 range from 8516.11 to 8516.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8516?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8516 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8516?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8516?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8516?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8516 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8516?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8516?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8516?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.