85162900
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES›Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space-heating apparatus and soil-heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hairdryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545
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Scope
CN 851629 covers electric space heaters other than storage heaters (851621). These include convectors, oil-filled radiators, ceramic heaters, quartz and halogen heaters, panel heaters, infrared heaters, fan heaters, electric radiators, bathroom infrared heaters, and patio/conservatory heaters. CN 851629 is residual - covering electric heaters without heat storage.
Regulatory requirements
LVD, EMC, RoHS 2, WEEE 2, and GPSR apply. Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188 sets requirements. Standard EN 60335-2-30 applies. Heaters must have overheating and tip-over protection. CE marking mandatory.
Customs duties
MFN rates in TARIC. Not subject to CBAM. China is the main heater exporter to the EU. Classification requires space heating without heat storage. National VAT applies.
Ecodesign and energy labelling for appliances 8516 29
Heating appliances under CN 8516 29 are subject to EU ecodesign and energy labelling regulations. Water heaters (851610) require energy labels A+ to F. Microwave ovens and cooking plates must comply with LVD and EMC. MFN duty: 2.7%. Since 2024, USB-C requirements apply to devices with cable power under 100 W. WEEE registration and RoHS 2 are required.
Frequently asked questions
Are oil-filled radiators classified under 851629?
Yes. Oil-filled radiators with resistive elements in thermal oil housed in a finned casing are classified under CN 851629. The thermal oil is a heat carrier, not fuel - the heater is electrically powered only.
Are infrared patio heaters classified under 851629?
Yes. Electric infrared (IR) heaters for patios, conservatories, and outdoor zones are classified under CN 851629. IR heaters emit infrared radiation heating people and objects directly, not air.
Are electric heaters subject to ecodesign?
Yes. Local electric space heaters are subject to Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1188. Since 2018, minimum efficiency, electronic temperature control, weekly programmer, and open window detection are required.
Do heating appliances under 8516 29 require energy labels?
Some appliances under 8516 29 require energy labels, e.g., water heaters (851610). Cookers, toasters and coffee makers require CE (LVD + EMC) and RoHS 2.
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