U.S. imports of High-Capacity Watertube Boilers (Over 45 Tonnes/Hour Steam Output) (HS 840211) totaled $2.4M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of High-Capacity Watertube Boilers (Over 45 Tonnes/Hour Steam Output) paid $238K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. High-Capacity Watertube Boilers (Over 45 Tonnes/Hour Steam Output) imports of $2.4M in August 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWatertube boilers capable of generating more than 45 tonnes of steam per hour are large-scale industrial units used primarily in power generation, petrochemical refining, and heavy process industries. Classified under tariff line 8402110000, these units are distinguished from smaller watertube boilers by their output threshold — a specification that directly determines heading assignment. Given their size and weight, imports typically arrive as partially assembled modules, and importers should confirm that all sub-assemblies intended to form a single functional boiler are covered under a single entry to avoid misclassification.
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The dividing line is a steam production capacity of 45 tonnes per hour. Boilers exceeding that threshold classify under 8402110000; those at or below 45 t/hr fall under heading 840212. The rated capacity stated in the manufacturer's technical specification is the primary evidence used to determine which subheading applies.
When a single boiler is shipped in multiple consignments due to size constraints, US customs rules allow for treatment as a single article if the importer can demonstrate the shipments constitute one complete unit. Advance ruling requests or binding classification rulings from CBP can provide certainty before the first shipment arrives.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 8402
Subheading 840211 · $2.4M of $53.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$704KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $30.9M of High-Capacity Watertube Boilers (Over 45 Tonnes/Hour Steam Output) and exported $9.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8402110000 | Watertube Boilers Steam Production Exc 45 T Per Hr | $2.4M | 10.00% | 100.00% | $238K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8402110000 | Watertube Boilers Steam Production Exc 45 T Per Hr | $704K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Netherlands together supply 100% of it.
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destination
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.00% of imports for consumption.