Furnace burners for liquid fuel, for pulverized solid fuel or for gas; mechanical stokers, including their mechanical grates, mechanical ash dischargers and similar appliances; parts thereof
5 declarable lines
Heading 8416 covers furnace burners that fire liquid fuel, pulverized solid fuel or gas, plus mechanical stokers and similar appliances such as mechanical grates and mechanical ash dischargers. It is split by product type: liquid fuel burners in 8416.10, all other and combination burners in 8416.20, stokers and stoking equipment in 8416.30, and parts in 8416.90. Every line in this heading carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Oil-fired furnace burner unit for an industrial boiler
- Gas burner assembly for a process furnace
- Combination gas and oil burner
- Pulverized coal burner for a utility or industrial furnace
- Mechanical stoker with a moving grate
- Mechanical ash discharger for a furnace bottom
- Replacement burner nozzle or burner head
- Mechanical grate section sold as a burner spare part
How to choose the right subheading
- Fuel type: liquid fuel goes to 8416.10; gas, pulverized solid fuel and combination burners go to 8416.20.
- Within 8416.20, whether the unit is a gas burner or another type decides between 8416.20.00.40 and 8416.20.00.80.
- Whether the article fires the furnace (a burner) or moves fuel and ash on the grate (a stoker or ash discharger) decides between 8416.20 and 8416.30.
- Whether the item is a complete burner or stoking appliance, or a component such as a nozzle, grate bar or burner head, decides between the product lines and 8416.90.
- Parts must be suitable for use solely or principally with burners or stokers of this heading, otherwise the part goes to its own heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 8417Industrial or laboratory furnaces and ovens, including incinerators
The furnace itself is classified in 8417; 8416 covers the burner that fires it.
- Heading 8402Steam or vapor generating boilers
The boiler is a separate machine; only its burner falls in 8416.
- Heading 8414Fans and blowers used to supply combustion air
Air movers are classified as pumps, compressors and fans, even when mounted on a burner.
- Heading 8413Fuel injection pumps and liquid fuel pumps
Pumps for liquids belong to 8413, not to burner equipment.
- Heading 8481Valves and pressure-reducing valves in the fuel line
Taps, cocks and valves are classified in 8481.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a gas furnace burner?
Gas furnace burners, including combination burners of the gas type, are classified under 8416.20.00.40. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on furnace burners for liquid fuel?
Furnace burners for liquid fuel are classified under 8416.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify parts of a furnace burner or mechanical stoker?
Parts of the burners and stoking equipment of heading 8416 are classified under 8416.90.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.