Product classification
HS code for Non-electric water heater: 8419.19
Heaters, instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters).
Classification of non-electric water heater under HS 8419.19
The classification of non-electric water heaters under HS code 8419.19 is determined by their mechanical function and energy source. Heading 8419 covers machinery and plant equipment designed for the treatment of materials by processes involving temperature changes, such as heating or boiling. Subheading 8419.1 covers instantaneous or storage water heaters. While 8419.11 is reserved for gas-operated units and 8419.12 for solar-powered units, 8419.19 serves as the residual category for heaters powered by other non-electric sources. This typically includes units fueled by oil, coal, kerosene, or wood. The classification depends on the absence of electrical heating elements and the specific non-gas/non-solar fuel source. These devices are used in both domestic and industrial settings to provide hot water through the combustion of solid or liquid fuels, utilizing heat exchangers to transfer energy to the water supply.
- Covers
- Oil-fired storage water heaters
- Wood-burning instantaneous water heaters
- Coal-fired domestic water heaters
- Kerosene-powered water heating units
- Solid fuel-fired boilers for domestic hot water
- Also under 8419.19
- Bosch Thermotechnology (non-electric models)
- Rheem (commercial non-electric)
- Bradford White (indirect water heaters)
- Viessmann (oil-fired boilers)
- Ariston (storage heaters)
Codes often confused with 8419.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8516.10, which covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters. If a unit uses an electric immersion heater, it belongs in Chapter 85. Additionally, gas-fired water heaters are often incorrectly placed here instead of 8419.11, and solar water heaters are often confused with this code instead of being correctly assigned to 8419.12. It is also important to distinguish these from central heating boilers of heading 8403, which provide heat for space as well as water.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841919 (the code used for non-electric water heater), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841919 (the code used for non-electric water heater) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 841919, not only non-electric water heater.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $567M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $200M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 United States $178M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $578M 26% of world imports
- 2 Germany $291M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $210M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 non-electric water heater
Brazil classifies non-electric water heater under NCM 8419.19.00: HS 8419.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about non-electric water heater
What is the HS code for Non-electric water heater?
The HS code for Non-electric water heater is 841919 (Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters)). The HS code for non-electric instantaneous or storage water heaters, excluding gas and solar models, is 8419.19.
How do I classify Non-electric water heater for customs?
Non-electric water heater is classified under HS code 841919 — Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include solar water heaters?
No, solar water heaters are specifically classified under HS code 8419.12. Code 8419.19 is for other non-electric sources like oil or wood.
Which countries are the top exporters of non-electric water heater (HS 841919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841919 (the code used for non-electric water heater) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($567M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($200M) and the United States ($178M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 non-electric water heater (HS 841919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841919 (the code used for non-electric water heater) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($578M, 26% of world imports), Germany ($291M) and Canada ($210M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 Non-electric water heater the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841919 for Non-electric water 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 non-electric water heater in Brazil?
In Brazil, non-electric water heater (HS 841919) is classified under NCM 8419.19.00.