Find HS Code and trade information for faucet with instantaneous water heater

Faucet with Instantaneous Water Heater

A faucet with instantaneous water heater, also known as an instant hot water faucet, electric hot water faucet, or point-of-use water heater, provides on-demand hot water at the point of use, eliminating the need for a storage tank water heater or the wait time associated with traditional plumbing.

Material

These faucets typically incorporate several materials:

• Body: Often constructed from stainless steel (304 grade is common for durability and corrosion resistance), brass, or a combination of both. Some lower-cost models may use plastic components.
• Heating Element: Usually a high-resistance alloy encased within a ceramic or similar insulating material.
• Control Panel: Plastics or metal (stainless steel or brass) housing the digital display and buttons for temperature and power control.
• Spout: Stainless steel is the most common material, offering hygiene and resistance to scaling.
• Wiring & Connections: Copper wiring, PVC or PEX tubing for water lines, and standard electrical connectors.

Purpose

The primary purpose is to provide hot water instantly for specific tasks, reducing water waste and energy consumption compared to conventional systems. Common applications include:

• Kitchen sinks (washing dishes, cleaning)
• Bathroom sinks (handwashing)
• Wet bars
• RVs and Boats (where space is limited)

Function

The faucet operates by passing cold water through a heating element as it flows through the unit. The heating element is activated when the faucet is turned on and deactivates when the flow stops. Key functional components include:

• Flow Sensor: Detects water flow to activate the heating element.
• Heating Element: Rapidly heats the water as it passes through.
• Temperature Control: Allows the user to set the desired water temperature, often digitally.
• Control Board: Manages the operation of the faucet, including temperature regulation, safety features, and display functions.
• Overheat Protection: A safety mechanism that shuts off the heating element if the temperature exceeds a predetermined limit.
• Anti-Dry Burn Protection: Shuts off the heating element if water flow is insufficient to prevent damage.

Usage Scenarios

• Residential: Ideal for single-point applications in kitchens, bathrooms, or laundry rooms.
• Commercial: Suitable for restrooms, break rooms, and light-duty cleaning applications in offices, restaurants, and small businesses.
• Mobile Applications: Popular in RVs, boats, and tiny homes where space and energy efficiency are critical.
• Emergency Situations: Can provide hot water in situations where a central water heater is unavailable.

Common Types

• Digital Display Models: Feature a digital display for precise temperature control and often include additional features like flow rate indicators and error codes. These generally offer greater accuracy and user control.
• Manual Control Models: Use a simple knob or lever to adjust the temperature. These are typically less expensive but offer less precise control.
• Tankless vs. Small Tank: While most are true "tankless" (heating on demand), some models have a very small internal tank (e.g., 0.5-1 gallon) to provide a slightly more consistent temperature. True tankless are more efficient.
• Power Source:
  • Electric: The most common type, requiring a dedicated electrical circuit.
  • Gas: Less common, requiring a gas line connection.
• Spout Style: Available in a variety of styles, including pull-down, pull-out, and standard fixed spouts.

A faucet with an instantaneous water heater is a plumbing fixture combining a water tap with an on-demand water heating element. It provides hot water at the point of use, eliminating the need for a separate storage tank water heater. It utilizes electrical heating.

The following HS codes may be relevant:

• 7418100021: This code covers table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of copper. Specifically, it includes table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass). Cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for domestic purposes, non-electric and parts thereof are also included. The applicable tax rate is 40.5% (3.0% base tariff + 7.5% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 7418100051: Similar to 7418100021, this code also covers table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of copper, including those of copper-zinc base alloys (brass). It also includes cooking or heating apparatus of a kind used for domestic purposes, non-electric and parts thereof. The applicable tax rate is 40.5% (3.0% base tariff + 7.5% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 7419200010: This code covers other articles of copper, specifically cast, molded, stamped or forged, but not further worked brass plumbing goods, not elsewhere specified or included. The applicable tax rate is 55.0% (0.0% base tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 7419805010: This code covers other articles of copper, specifically other brass plumbing goods not elsewhere specified or included. The applicable tax rate is 55.0% (0.0% base tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 8543708000: This code covers electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof, specifically other machines and apparatus, including microwave amplifiers. While not a direct match, a faucet with an instantaneous water heater is an "other machine and apparatus" and utilizes electrical heating, which could be related to microwave amplification technology. The applicable tax rate is 55.0% (0.0% base tariff + 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).
• 8516100040: This code covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof, specifically electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters, including storage water heaters. The applicable tax rate is 37.5% (0.0% base tariff + 7.5% additional tariff, increasing to 30% additional tariff after April 2, 2025).

Please Note: The classification of this product may depend on its specific construction and functionality. It is recommended to consult with a customs broker or relevant authority for a definitive classification.