HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8516.29 – Heating apparatus; electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators)
HS code 8516.29 is the 6-digit subheading for heating apparatus, electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators). It is used for electric fan heaters, convector heaters, radiant panel heaters, underfloor heating mats and greenhouse soil heating cables.
What HS 8516.29 covers
This broad HS code encompasses electric soil heating apparatus and a wide variety of space heating apparatus, excluding the specific storage heating radiators classified under 851621. It covers everything from portable room heaters and fixed panel heaters to underfloor heating systems and specialized agricultural soil heaters. These products are essential for maintaining comfortable indoor environments, protecting crops in greenhouses, and preventing freezing in various applications. International trade is influenced by seasonal demand, construction trends, and agricultural needs. Importers include appliance retailers, construction material suppliers, and horticultural businesses. Exporters are often large-scale appliance manufacturers. Key considerations for trade involve power output, safety features, energy efficiency ratings, portability, installation requirements, and smart home compatibility, all of which influence consumer choice and global trade patterns.
- Covers
- Electric fan heaters
- Convector heaters
- Radiant panel heaters
- Underfloor heating mats
- Greenhouse soil heating cables
- Patio heaters
- Baseboard heaters
- Electric towel warmers
- Examples
- Dyson Hot+Cool
- De'Longhi Dragon
- Cadet Com-Pak
- Warmup Underfloor Heating
- Sunhouse Fan Heater
Codes often confused with 8516.29
Common mistake. Frequently confused with electric storage heating radiators (851621) due to both being space heaters, but 851629 lacks the specific heat storage capability. Electric blankets (630110) are textiles, not apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 851629, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 851629 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 49% of world exports
- 2 Germany $237M 6.1% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$179M 4.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $764M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $274M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 France $264M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $3.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8516.29
Brazil does not split HS 8516.29: its NCM code is 8516.29.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8516.29
What is HS code 851629?
HS code 851629 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Heating apparatus; electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators). This broad HS code encompasses electric soil heating apparatus and a wide variety of space heating apparatus, excluding the specific storage heating radiators classified under 851621. It covers everything from portable room heaters and fixed panel heaters to underfloor heating systems and specialized agricultural soil heaters. These products are essential for maintaining comfortable indoor environments, protecting crops in greenhouses, and preventing freezing in various applications. International trade is influenced by seasonal demand, construction trends, and agricultural needs. Importers include appliance retailers, construction material suppliers, and horticultural businesses. Exporters are often large-scale appliance manufacturers. Key considerations for trade involve power output, safety features, energy efficiency ratings, portability, installation requirements, and smart home compatibility, all of which influence consumer choice and global trade patterns.
What products fall under HS code 851629?
Electric fan heaters, Convector heaters, Radiant panel heaters, Underfloor heating mats, Greenhouse soil heating cables, Patio heaters, Baseboard heaters, Electric towel warmers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 851629?
Frequently confused with electric storage heating radiators (851621) due to both being space heaters, but 851629 lacks the specific heat storage capability. Electric blankets (630110) are textiles, not apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 851629?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 851629 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 49% of world exports), Germany ($237M) and Vietnam (about $179M). World exports came to about $3.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 851629?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 851629 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($764M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($274M) and France ($264M). World imports came to about $3.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 851629 structured?
HS code 851629 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 851629?
In Brazil, HS code 851629 is NCM 8516.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.