Product classification
HS code for Solar water heater: 8419.12
Heaters, solar water heaters, non-electric.
Classification of solar water heater under HS 8419.12
Solar water heaters are classified under HS code 8419.12, a subheading that specifically addresses non-electric water heaters that utilize solar energy. Heading 8419 covers a broad range of industrial and domestic equipment designed to change the temperature of materials through heating, cooling, or boiling. The classification of solar water heaters under this specific code is determined by their primary heat source—solar radiation—and their function of heating water for domestic or industrial purposes. These systems are generally composed of solar thermal collectors and a storage tank. It is important to note that this code is reserved for systems that do not rely on electricity as the primary heating element, although they may contain electrical components for pumping or control systems. The classification reflects the mechanical and thermal nature of the product, distinguishing it from purely electrical appliances found in Chapter 85.
- Covers
- Flat plate solar collectors
- Evacuated tube solar water heaters
- Thermosiphon solar heating systems
- Integrated collector storage (ICS) systems
- Non-electric solar pool heaters
- 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 water heaters are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8516.10, which is for electric instantaneous or storage water heaters. If the unit has an electric backup element, it may still fall under 8419.12 if the solar thermal component is the primary design feature. Another common error is using 8419.11, which is specifically for instantaneous gas water heaters.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841912 (the code used for solar water heater), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841912 (the code used for solar water heater) 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 water heater.
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 water heater
Brazil classifies solar water heater 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 water heater
What is the HS code for Solar water heater?
The HS code for Solar water heater is 841912 (Heaters; solar water heaters, non-electric). The specific HS code for non-electric solar water heaters is 8419.12.
How do I classify Solar water heater for customs?
Solar water heater 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 the complete solar water heating system, it is classified together under 8419.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of solar water heater (HS 841912)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841912 (the code used for solar water heater) 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 water heater (HS 841912)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841912 (the code used for solar water heater) 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 water heater the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841912 for Solar 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 solar water heater in Brazil?
In Brazil, solar water heater (HS 841912) is classified under NCM 8419.12.00.