HS Code 840220
6-digit classification for Superheated Water Boilers, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Steam or other vapour generating boilers (other than central heating hot water boilers capable also of producing low pressure steam); superheated water boilers : Superheated water boilers
Also searched as: superheated water boiler, hot water boiler, high-temperature water heater
Classification
How 840220 breaks down
Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts
Steam or other vapour generating boilers (other than central heating hot water boilers capable also of producing low pressure steam); superheated water boilers
Superheated water boilers
Short answer
What HS code 840220 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 840220 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for superheated water boilers; often searched as superheated water boiler, hot water boiler, high-temperature water heater. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
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Decide
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Covered products
What products fall under HS code 840220?
Buyers sourcing superheated water boilers from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 840220 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 840220
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 840220 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 8402
Other HS codes under 8402
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Steam or other vapour generating boilers (other than central heating hot water boilers capable also of producing low pressure steam); superheated water boilers". If 840220 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 840220: common questions
What is HS code 840220?
HS code 840220 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Steam or other vapour generating boilers (other than central heating hot water boilers capable also of producing low pressure steam); superheated water boilers : Superheated water boilers". The first two digits (84) are the chapter — Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts — and digits 3-4 (8402) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 840220?
Common products classified under 840220 include superheated water boiler, hot water boiler, high-temperature water heater and similar items matching superheated water boilers. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 840220?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 840220 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (840220) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 84
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