HS code for space heater
The U.S. HS code for a space heater is usually 8516.29.00.60 (electric), with a 3.7% general duty and an estimated total of 16.2% from China and 16.2% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.2% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 8516.29.00.60 | 3.7% | 16.2% |
- 8516.29.00.60: Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus / Portable space heaters / Other
What decides the code
An electric portable space heater is classified under heading 8516 as electric space heating apparatus, specifically subheading 8516.29.00.60 for other portable space heaters.
- The heater is electric, which places it in heading 8516 as electric space heating apparatus rather than in a fuel-burning heading.
- It is a portable space heater, which leads to subheading 8516.29.00.60 instead of fixed or built-in heating apparatus.
- The heating is by electric resistance elements, which fits the electrothermic appliances covered by heading 8516.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under heading 7321 for stoves and ranges is wrong because that heading covers appliances burning fuel, not electric heaters.
- Using heading 8419 for machinery with heating functions is wrong because portable room heaters are named in heading 8516.
- Putting the heater in heading 8543 as an electrical appliance not named elsewhere is wrong because electric space heating apparatus is specifically provided for in heading 8516.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.2% = 3.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.2%.
- Vietnam
- 16.2% = 3.7% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8516.29.00.60, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a space heater?
The U.S. HTS code for a space heater is usually 8516.29.00.60 (electric). The first six digits, 8516.29, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a space heater from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8516.29.00.60 is 3.7%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.2% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.2%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 8516.29.00.60Electric space heating apparatus and electric soil heating apparatus / Portable space heaters / Other
- Heading 8516Electric 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
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.