HS Code:
The category of heaters or heating apparatus under HS Codes 8516.10 (electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters), 8516.21 (electric storage heating radiators), and 8516.29 (other electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus) includes a range of electrical devices used for heating water, spaces, or soil in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. These products are essential for household comfort, industrial processes, and agricultural applications. This category is part of the broader electrical machinery and equipment sector, and trade in these products is influenced by factors such as energy efficiency standards, seasonal demand, and technological advancements.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
25% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Growing demand for energy-efficient heaters
Increased trade in eco-friendly and smart heating devices due to environmental regulations and consumer preferences
2021-2023
Rise in smart home integration
Boost in imports and exports of IoT-enabled heating apparatus, particularly in developed markets
2020-2022
Seasonal demand fluctuations
Higher trade volumes in colder months, especially in Northern Hemisphere countries
Annual pattern
The European Union updated its energy efficiency standards for heating apparatus, mandating stricter compliance for imports starting in 2023.
January 2023
Non-compliant products face market access barriers, pushing exporters to innovate.
A partial reduction in tariffs on electrical heating products was agreed upon as part of broader trade negotiations between the US and China.
March 2022
Increased export volumes from China to the US, benefiting Chinese manufacturers.
Ongoing disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and port congestion have delayed shipments of heating apparatus components.
Mid-2022
Temporary price increases and supply shortages in key markets.