About HS Code 732182
This category covers non-electric domestic appliances, excluding cookers and plate warmers, made of iron or steel, that are designed to use liquid fuels. This includes items such as kerosene heaters, oil lamps, and portable liquid fuel space heaters. These appliances serve specific needs, often in areas lacking reliable electricity or piped gas, for emergency preparedness, or in remote and off-grid locations. The international trade in these products caters to a market valuing portability, independence from electrical grids, and robust construction. Importers typically include distributors in developing regions, outdoor equipment suppliers, and emergency supply retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in durable and safe liquid-fuel burning technologies, with a strong emphasis on product safety and efficiency given the nature of the fuel source and its typical usage environments.
Products Under This Code
Kerosene heaters, oil lamps (non-electric), liquid fuel space heaters, portable diesel heaters, paraffin heaters, liquid fuel water heaters (non-electric), camping liquid fuel heaters
Real World Examples
DuraHeat kerosene heaters, Aladdin oil lamps, Toyotomi liquid fuel heaters, Zibro liquid fuel heaters
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 732112 (liquid fuel cooking appliances) or 732189 (solid fuel non-cooking appliances), or with 841919 for non-electric water heaters.
Products Classified Under 7321.82
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
These products are often traded in regions with limited electricity access or for emergency use, with China, Japan, and parts of Europe being key manufacturing and export hubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 732182?
HS code 732182 covers: Domestic appliances; non-electric, (other than cookers and plate warmers), for liquid fuel, of iron or steel. This category covers non-electric domestic appliances, excluding cookers and plate warmers, made of iron or steel, that are designed to use liquid fuels. This includes items such as kerosene heaters, oil lamps, and portable liquid fuel space heaters. These appliances serve specific needs, often in areas lacking reliable electricity or piped gas, for emergency preparedness, or in remote and off-grid locations. The international trade in these products caters to a market valuing portability, independence from electrical grids, and robust construction. Importers typically include distributors in developing regions, outdoor equipment suppliers, and emergency supply retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in durable and safe liquid-fuel burning technologies, with a strong emphasis on product safety and efficiency given the nature of the fuel source and its typical usage environments.
What products fall under HS code 732182?
Kerosene heaters, oil lamps (non-electric), liquid fuel space heaters, portable diesel heaters, paraffin heaters, liquid fuel water heaters (non-electric), camping liquid fuel heaters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 732182?
Can be confused with 732112 (liquid fuel cooking appliances) or 732189 (solid fuel non-cooking appliances), or with 841919 for non-electric water heaters.
How is HS code 732182 structured?
HS code 732182 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (82) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.