Product classification

HS code for Panel heater: 8516.29

Heating apparatus, electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators).

Classification of panel heater under HS 8516.29

The classification of a panel heater under HS code 8516.29 is determined by its primary function as an electric space heating apparatus. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8516 specifically encompasses electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, as well as electric space heating apparatus. Within this heading, subheading 8516.29 is a residual category for other space heating apparatus that do not utilize heat storage mechanisms, which would otherwise fall under 8516.21. Panel heaters typically operate via convection or infrared radiation to warm a room air or surfaces directly. Because they are designed for permanent or semi-permanent installation on walls or as freestanding units within a domestic or office environment, they meet the criteria for space heating. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the panel is made of metal, ceramic, or glass, provided the heating element is electric. It is important to distinguish these from industrial furnaces or ovens, which are classified under heading 8417 or 8514, as panel heaters are intended for ambient temperature control rather than industrial processing. Furthermore, these units must be self-contained electric units; if they were part of a central heating system using water or steam, they would be classified elsewhere in Section XV.

Covers
  • Wall-mounted electric convection panels
  • Infrared radiant heating panels
  • Freestanding electric panel radiators
  • Mica thermic panel heaters
  • Glass fronted electric space heaters
  • Low-profile skirting board 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. Panel heaters are frequently misclassified under HS code 8516.21, which is reserved strictly for storage heating radiators. Storage heaters contain a heavy thermal mass to retain heat, whereas standard panel heaters provide immediate heat. Another common error is using HS code 7322, which covers radiators for central heating. However, 7322 is only for non-electric radiators (e.g., those connected to a boiler). If the heater is used for industrial purposes rather than space heating, it may be incorrectly placed here instead of 8419.

8516.21Heating apparatus; electric storage heating radiators73.22Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters, hot air distributors not electrically heated, with motor fan or blower84.19Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters

Top exporters and importers of HS 851629 (the code used for panel heater), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851629 (the code used for panel 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 panel heater.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.9B
  2. 2 Germany $237M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$179M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $764M
  2. 2 Germany $274M
  3. 3 France $264M

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 panel heater

Brazil classifies panel 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 panel heater

What is the HS code for Panel heater?

The HS code for Panel heater is 851629 (Heating apparatus; electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators)). The standard HS code for an electric panel heater used for space heating is 8516.29.

How do I classify Panel heater for customs?

Panel 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.

Can industrial heaters be classified under this code?

No, industrial heaters used for manufacturing processes are generally classified under heading 8419 or 8514, depending on their specific application and design.

Which countries are the top exporters of panel heater (HS 851629)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851629 (the code used for panel 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 panel heater (HS 851629)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 851629 (the code used for panel 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 Panel heater the same in all countries?

The base HS code 851629 for Panel 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 panel heater in Brazil?

In Brazil, panel heater (HS 851629) is classified under NCM 8516.29.00.