Product classification
HS code for Electric space heater: 8516.29
Heating apparatus, electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators).
Classification of electric space heater under HS 8516.29
Electric space heaters are classified under HS code 8516.29. Heading 8516 is a broad category covering electro-thermic appliances for domestic and industrial use, including water heaters and space heating apparatus. The subheading 8516.29 is a residual category for electric space heaters that do not utilize heat storage, which are separately classified under 8516.21. These devices work by converting electrical energy into heat through resistance or infrared radiation to warm the air in a room or specific area. This classification applies to both portable units and those designed to be permanently mounted on walls or ceilings, provided they are not part of a central heating system. The technical distinction is based on the 'essential character' of the device as a heating unit. Even if the heater includes a fan to assist in air distribution, it remains in 8516.29 rather than being classified as a fan under 8414. This code also encompasses electric soil heaters used in agricultural settings. For customs purposes, the distinction between domestic and industrial heaters is often irrelevant at the 6-digit level, though it may affect national tariff lines.
- Covers
- Portable fan heaters
- Oil-filled radiators (non-storage)
- Infrared space heaters
- Convection heaters
- Electric fireplaces (heating type)
- Ceramic heaters
- Also under 8516.29
- Dyson Hot+Cool
- De'Longhi Dragon
- Cadet Com-Pak
- Warmup Underfloor Heating
- Sunhouse Fan Heater
Codes often confused with 8516.29
Common mistake. Electric space heaters are often confused with storage heaters (8516.21), which are designed to release heat over time. They are also frequently misclassified as air conditioning units with heating cycles (8415). If the unit's primary purpose is climate control (cooling), it stays in 8415. Central heating boilers, even if electric, are classified under 8403.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851629 (the code used for electric space heater), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851629 (the code used for electric space heater) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851629, not only electric space heater.
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 electric space heater
Brazil classifies electric space heater under NCM 8516.29.00: HS 8516.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric space heater
What is the HS code for Electric space heater?
The HS code for Electric space heater is 851629 (Heating apparatus; electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators)). The HS code for electric space heating apparatus (excluding storage heaters) is 8516.29.
How do I classify Electric space heater for customs?
Electric space heater is classified under HS code 851629 — Heating apparatus; electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric blankets included in this code?
No, electric blankets are classified under HS code 6301.10 as part of the textiles chapter.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric space heater (HS 851629)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851629 (the code used for electric space heater) 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 electric space heater (HS 851629)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851629 (the code used for electric space heater) 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.
Is the HS code for Electric space heater the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851629 for Electric space heater is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for electric space heater in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric space heater (HS 851629) is classified under NCM 8516.29.00.