Product classification
HS code for Solar geyser: 8419.12
Heaters, solar water heaters, non-electric.
Classification of solar geyser under HS 8419.12
Solar geysers are classified under HS code 8419.12 because they are mechanical appliances designed to heat water using solar radiation. Heading 8419 covers machinery and plant for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature, such as heating, cooking, or steaming. Subheading 8419.12 specifically identifies solar water heaters as a distinct category of instantaneous or storage water heaters. The classification is based on the primary energy source being solar, even if the system includes a storage tank or a secondary backup heating element. This code is used globally to distinguish renewable energy heating systems from traditional gas or electric heaters. The technical justification for this classification lies in the heat exchange mechanism where solar collectors absorb thermal energy and transfer it to the water, which is a classic application of the processes described in Chapter 84. It is important to note that the system must be presented as a functional unit to qualify under this code. If components like the tank and the collectors are shipped separately and not as a complete system, they might be classified under their respective headings, although General Rule of Interpretation 2(a) often allows for the classification of unassembled goods as the finished product.
- Covers
- Flat plate solar collectors
- Evacuated tube solar water heaters
- Thermosiphon solar heating systems
- Integrated collector storage (ICS) systems
- Direct and indirect solar geyser systems
- Also under 8419.12
- Bosch Solar 2000 F
- Viessmann Vitosol 200-FM
- Rheem Solpak Solar Water Heater
- SunEarth EC Series
- Apricus AP-30 Evacuated Tube Collector
Codes often confused with 8419.12
Common mistake. Solar geysers are frequently confused with electric water heaters under HS code 8516.10. While many solar geysers contain an electric backup element, they remain in 8419.12 because the solar heating function is the primary design intent. Another common error is classifying the solar collectors alone under 8419.90 as parts, when they should often be classified as the complete heater if they possess the essential character of the finished goods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841912 (the code used for solar geyser), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841912 (the code used for solar geyser) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 841912, not only solar geyser.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $132M 50% of world exports
- 2 Greece $46M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $22M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $261M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $32M 12% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $26M 10% of world imports
- 3 Chile $20M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $257M 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 solar geyser
Brazil classifies solar geyser under NCM 8419.12.00: HS 8419.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about solar geyser
What is the HS code for Solar geyser?
The HS code for Solar geyser is 841912 (Heaters; solar water heaters, non-electric). The primary HS code for a solar geyser is 8419.12, which specifically covers non-electric solar water heaters.
How do I classify Solar geyser for customs?
Solar geyser is classified under HS code 841912 — Heaters; solar water heaters, non-electric. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the water storage tank?
Yes, if the tank is imported as part of a complete solar water heating system, it is classified under 8419.12. If the tank is imported separately and is made of steel, it may fall under 7309 or 7310.
Which countries are the top exporters of solar geyser (HS 841912)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841912 (the code used for solar geyser) in UN Comtrade data were China ($132M, 50% of world exports), Greece ($46M) and France ($22M). World exports came to about $261M, 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 solar geyser (HS 841912)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841912 (the code used for solar geyser) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($32M, 12% of world imports), Mexico ($26M) and Chile ($20M). World imports came to about $257M, 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 Solar geyser the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841912 for Solar geyser 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 solar geyser in Brazil?
In Brazil, solar geyser (HS 841912) is classified under NCM 8419.12.00.