Subheading · Chapter 85 · Heading 8516
8516.79: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters: other electrothermic appliances, other
Other electrothermic appliances
Official description Other
8516.79 is the HS subheading for other electrothermic appliances, under heading 8516 in chapter 85.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8516 79 00 00 Other p/st
- 8516 79 20 00 Deep fat fryers 2%p/st
- 8516 79 70 00 Other p/st
- 8516 79 70 10 Ironing boards, including sleeve boards, whether or not free standing, with a steam soaking and/or heating top and/or blowing top 2.7%p/st
- 8516 79 70 90 Other 2%p/st
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 5
- Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 42.3%
- Applies to goods from
- China
- In force
- until 3 October 2029
- Legal act
- Statutory Instruments 2019 No. 450
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 3 lines
Rates for named exporters (6)
Company Rate Foshan City Gaoming Lihe, Daily Necessities Co. Ltd.,, Foshan, A782 34.9% with D008, otherwise 42.3% Guangzhou Power Team Houseware Co. Ltd., Guangzhou A783 39.6% with D008, otherwise 42.3% Since Hardware (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou A784 35.8% with D008, otherwise 42.3% Guangdong Wireking Household Supplies Co. Ltd, Foshan A785 18.1% with D008, otherwise 42.3% Zhejiang Harmonic Hardware Products Co. Ltd., Guzhou A786 26.5% with D008, otherwise 42.3% Greenwood Houseware (Zhuhai) Ltd, Guangdong A953 22.7% with D008, otherwise 42.3% - Countervailing dutyDefinitive countervailing duty
- Applies to goods from
- Türkiye
- In force
- until 7 September 2028
- Legal act
- 2024 No.15
- Documents
- D008 Invoice with a signed declaration
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 3 lines
Rates for named exporters (2)
Company Rate Milenyum Metal Diş Ticaret Ve Sanayi A.Ş.,, 3M Plastik Ve Metal Diş Ticaret Ve Sanayi A.Ş. 8B04 3.31% with D008, otherwise 3.31% All other overseas exporters (residual rate) 8B05 3.31% - Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 2% – 2.7% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £232.9m | 81.8% | -3.1% |
 France | £14.4m | 5% | +60.9% |
 Spain | £10.4m | 3.7% | +4.6% |
 Germany | £6.2m | 2.2% | +11.9% |
 Italy | £5.1m | 1.8% | +12.1% |
 Switzerland | £3.6m | 1.3% | +0.5% |
 Poland | £1.8m | 0.6% | +518.2% |
 Slovakia | £1.5m | 0.5% | -20.9% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 2.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Mexico 15% – 30% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 22.5% 
Brazil 18% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 20% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 3.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$64kUS$64k+US$4m+US$33m+> US$101m
Exports: 173
- China: US$7bn
- France: US$558m
- Germany: US$436m
- Netherlands: US$217m
- Spain: US$114m
- Mexico: US$101m
- Japan: US$85m
- Poland: US$85m
- United States: US$73m
- Italy: US$71m
- Slovakia: US$66m
- Switzerland: US$58m
- Hungary: US$51m
- Austria: US$47m
- South Korea: US$42m
- Czechia: US$39m
- United Kingdom: US$33m
- Belgium: US$31m
- Sweden: US$31m
- Taiwan: US$28m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$28m
- Türkiye: US$27m
- Thailand: US$26m
- Malaysia: US$26m
- Slovenia: US$23m
- Ukraine: US$21m
- Vietnam: US$19m
- Canada: US$18m
- India: US$17m
- Indonesia: US$14m
- Bulgaria: US$13m
- Russia: US$12m
- Romania: US$10m
- Egypt: US$9m
- Lithuania: US$8m
- Denmark: US$8m
- Singapore: US$8m
- South Africa: US$8m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$7m
- Australia: US$6m
- Portugal: US$6m
- Greece: US$4m
- Latvia: US$4m
- Estonia: US$4m
- Ireland: US$4m
- Chile: US$3m
- Finland: US$3m
- Croatia: US$3m
- Philippines: US$3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Brazil: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- North Macedonia: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$1m
- Serbia: US$1m
- Costa Rica: US$1m
- Luxembourg: US$1m
- Uzbekistan: US$1m
- Israel: US$993k
- New Zealand: US$968k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$23m+US$94m+> US$271m
Imports: 220
- United States: US$2bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- France: US$516m
- United Kingdom: US$376m
- Japan: US$362m
- Poland: US$355m
- Netherlands: US$271m
- Spain: US$253m
- Australia: US$236m
- Russia: US$229m
- Italy: US$206m
- Mexico: US$174m
- Canada: US$166m
- Belgium: US$156m
- South Korea: US$150m
- Austria: US$149m
- Vietnam: US$143m
- Brazil: US$143m
- Slovakia: US$110m
- Czechia: US$102m
- United Arab Emirates: US$99m
- Switzerland: US$94m
- Kazakhstan: US$88m
- Taiwan: US$84m
- Philippines: US$78m
- Hungary: US$71m
- Romania: US$66m
- Türkiye: US$64m
- Saudi Arabia: US$63m
- Sweden: US$63m
- India: US$61m
- Colombia: US$59m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$57m
- Portugal: US$56m
- Chile: US$56m
- Indonesia: US$51m
- Iraq: US$49m
- China: US$49m
- Ireland: US$47m
- Denmark: US$47m
- Ukraine: US$47m
- Thailand: US$45m
- South Africa: US$45m
- Norway: US$45m
- Israel: US$43m
- Peru: US$39m
- Singapore: US$36m
- New Zealand: US$36m
- Greece: US$35m
- Bulgaria: US$33m
- Malaysia: US$28m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$28m
- Costa Rica: US$28m
- Finland: US$28m
- Argentina: US$23m
- Ecuador: US$18m
- Lithuania: US$17m
- Croatia: US$17m
- Morocco: US$17m
- Slovenia: US$16m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$7bn | 74.3% |
| 2 | France | US$558m | 5.7% |
| 3 | Germany | US$436m | 4.4% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$217m | 2.2% |
| 5 | Spain | US$114m | 1.2% |
| 6 | Mexico | US$101m | 1% |
| 7 | Japan | US$85m | 0.9% |
| 8 | Poland | US$85m | 0.9% |
| 9 | United States | US$73m | 0.7% |
| 10 | Italy | US$71m | 0.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$2bn | 23.8% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1bn | 10.9% |
| 3 | France | US$516m | 5.2% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | US$376m | 3.8% |
| 5 | Japan | US$362m | 3.7% |
| 6 | Poland | US$355m | 3.6% |
| 7 | Netherlands | US$271m | 2.8% |
| 8 | Spain | US$253m | 2.6% |
| 9 |  Australia | US$236m | 2.4% |
| 10 |  Russia | US$229m | 2.3% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 15%median duty
- 14number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 60%highest: Egypt, Iran, Sudan
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 10% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 20% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 25% | 20% – 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Armenia | 10% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 22% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
| Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 35% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 20% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 20% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 0% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 15% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 20% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 25% | 15% – 35% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 3.3% | 0% – 6.5% | 2023 |
 Cape Verde | 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 7% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 14% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Egypt | 60% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 15% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 30% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 2.7% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 6% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 15% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 15% | 2023 | |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 20% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Iran | 55% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 6% | 0% – 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 20% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Kazakhstan | 10% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 10% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 25% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 20% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 3.7%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 20% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 25% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 20% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 8.8% | 7.5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Namibia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 10% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 1.7% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Nicaragua | 15% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 15% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 20% | 2023 | |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 6% | 0% – 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 15% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 7% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
| Russia | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 10% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 20% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 6.7% | 0% – 20% | 2023 |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 25% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 20% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 20% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 3.6%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 30% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 8% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 10% | 2023 | |
 Thailand | 20% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 33% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 9% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 10% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 2.2% | 2% – 2.7% | 2023 |
| United States | 2.7% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 15% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 23% | 20% – 25% | 2023 |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 25% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.4% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 77587 Electrothermic domestic appliances, n.e.s.
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Consumption goods · BEC 313202
- CPC 2.1 product
- 44816 Other small electric domestic appliances (including vacuum cleaners, kitchen waste disposers, food mixers, shavers, hair dryers, smoothing irons, coffee makers and toasters)
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2750 Manufacture of domestic appliances
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8516.79 | changed |
| 2012 | 8516.79 | changed |
| 2007 | 8516.79 | changed |
| 2002 | 8516.79 | changed |
| 1996 | 8516.79 | changed |
| 1992 | 8516.79 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 34
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N362844 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the Solid Processor from South Korea
- N360662 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an electric popcorn maker
- N359919 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an electric skillet from Indonesia
- N356812 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an electric skillet from China
- N333797 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a portable infrared sauna from China.
- N329652 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a hot and cold water dispenser from China.
- 600015834 HMRC
Pocket sized, rechargeable hand warmers that feature a snap-on design allowing the user to split it into two separate hand warmers for double warmth or combine them into one for easy storage. The product is rechargeable via USB-C cable. The two hand warmers can be used separately in your pockets…
- 600009981 HMRC
A plug-in unit which emits a vapour that provides protection from mosquitos and other insects. The unit is supplied with a 35mm liquid solution refill which is fitted on to the unit before use. When plugged in and switched on, the unit vaporises the liquid to form a repellent against mosquitoes…
- 600008883 HMRC
A cordless kettle that holds 1.7 litre kettle that is quick to boil and has a detachable powered base. The cordless kettle features large water level indicator windows on each side as well as a hinged lid for easy filling. The kettle has an easy to pour spout and includes a removable and washable…
34 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Anti-dumping
Trade Tariff news 4619 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8516.79 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 2.7% (average 2.2%).
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8516.79 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 2.7%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of 2% – 2.7%.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the UK, anti-dumping duty of 42.3% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from China (until 3 October 2029).
Imports of other electrothermic appliances into the UK came to £284.9m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 0% on the year before); China supplied 82%, followed by France.
In 2024, countries exported other electrothermic appliances worth US$10bn (+11.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$7bn), followed by France.
Products classified here
- crock pot
- ironing boards
- pressure cooker
- kettles, electric
- steamers, electric
- barbecues, electric
- crepe makers, electric
- food warmers, electric
- towel airers, electric
- waffle irons, electric
- plate warmers, electric
- yogurt makers, electric
- bottle heaters, electric
- clothes airers, electric
- deep fat fryers, electric
- popcorn cookers, electric
- heated towel rails, electric
- cheese makers - household, electric
- coffee roasting appliances, electric
- perfume or incence heaters, electric
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for electric instantaneous or storage water heaters: other electrothermic appliances, other?
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters: other electrothermic appliances, other fall under HS subheading 8516.79, part of heading 8516, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on electric instantaneous or storage water heaters in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8516.79 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 2.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on electric instantaneous or storage water heaters in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8516.79 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most electric instantaneous or storage water heaters?
China, with US$7bn in 2024 (74.3% of world exports).
Which countries can export other electrothermic appliances to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 2% – 2.7% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other electrothermic appliances?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. The UK charges anti-dumping duty of 42.3% on goods from China until 3 October 2029. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other electrothermic appliances from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (82%), France (5%) and Spain (4%), out of total imports of £284.9m.
Typical products
- barbecues, electric
- bottle heaters, electric
- cheese makers - household, electric
- clothes airers, electric
- coffee roasting appliances, electric
- crepe makers, electric
- crock pot
- deep fat fryers, electric
- food warmers, electric
- heated towel rails, electric
- ironing boards
- kettles, electric
- perfume or incence heaters, electric
- plate warmers, electric
- popcorn cookers, electric
- pressure cooker
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.