HS Code for Heating element

Electric heating resistors, commonly known as heating elements, are classified under HS code 8516.80. This classification applies to resistors that are designed to generate heat when an electric current passes through them. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, heading 8516 covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and space heating apparatus, but subheading 8516.80 specifically isolates the heating resistors themselves. These elements can be found in various forms, such as coiled wires, strips, or etched foils, often encased in insulating material or metal sheaths. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the element is intended for domestic appliances or industrial machinery, as long as it functions as a discrete resistive component. However, if the resistor is made of carbon or graphite, it is excluded from this heading and moved to Chapter 8545.

Products Included

• Nichrome heating coils
• Flexible silicone heating tapes
• Immersion heating elements (unmounted)
• Mica-insulated heating strips
• Ceramic heating elements

Common Misclassification

Heating elements are often misclassified under 8545.90 if they are made of carbon, or under 8514.90 as parts of industrial furnaces. The distinction is that 8516.80 is a specific heading for the resistors themselves, whereas 8514.90 is for parts of specific industrial equipment. Additionally, if the element is already built into a finished appliance, it should be classified with that appliance.

FAQ

What is the HS code for heating element?

The standard HS code for electric heating resistors (heating elements) is 8516.80.

Are carbon heating elements included in 8516.80?

No, heating resistors made of carbon or graphite are classified under HS code 8545.90.