Product classification
HS code for Storage water heater: 8419.19
Heaters, instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters).
Classification of storage water heater under HS 8419.19
Non-electric storage water heaters are classified under HS code 8419.19. This code covers instantaneous or storage water heaters that do not utilize electricity as their primary heating source and are not powered by gas or solar energy. Heading 8419 is reserved for machinery and plant equipment used for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature. Subheading 8419.19 acts as a residual category for heaters using alternative fuels like oil or solid biomass. It is important to distinguish these from electric models (Chapter 85) and gas-operated models (8419.11) to ensure accurate customs declarations. The classification is based on the heating mechanism and the fuel source, with 8419.19 capturing those non-electric units that do not fit into the more specific gas or solar subheadings.
- Covers
- Oil-fired storage water heaters
- Biomass-fueled water heaters
- Indirect storage tanks with non-electric heat exchangers
- Kerosene-powered water heaters
- 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. A frequent mistake is classifying these under 8516.10, which is the code for electric water heaters. Another common error is using 8419.11, which is strictly for instantaneous gas water heaters. Solar water heaters, which are also non-electric, must be classified under 8419.12 rather than 8419.19. Accurate classification requires a clear understanding of the energy source used to heat the water and whether the unit is instantaneous or has a storage tank.
Top exporters and importers of HS 841919 (the code used for storage water heater), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 841919 (the code used for storage 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 storage 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 storage water heater
Brazil classifies storage 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 storage water heater
What is the HS code for Storage water heater?
The HS code for Storage water heater is 841919 (Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters)).
How do I classify Storage water heater for customs?
Storage 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.
What is the HS code for non-electric storage water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric storage water heaters (excluding gas and solar) is 8419.19.
Are solar water heaters included in HS code 8419.19?
No, solar water heaters are specifically classified under HS code 8419.12.
Which countries are the top exporters of storage water heater (HS 841919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 841919 (the code used for storage 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 storage water heater (HS 841919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 841919 (the code used for storage 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 Storage water heater the same in all countries?
The base HS code 841919 for Storage 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 storage water heater in Brazil?
In Brazil, storage water heater (HS 841919) is classified under NCM 8419.19.00.