Microwave ovens
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Products classified under Tariff item 8516.50
Black Stainless Steel Microwave Oven
A designer microwave oven with a black stainless steel finish and handleless door, designed for domestic use. The cosmetic materials do not affect its classification as an electro-thermic appliance for food heating.
8516.50.00Built-in Under-Cabinet Microwave Oven
A built-in under-cabinet microwave oven designed for flush installation, with sensor cooking and a trim kit. Despite the built-in design, it remains a domestic microwave oven for heating food.
8516.50.00Commercial-Style Domestic Microwave 2.2 cu ft
A large 2.2 cu ft microwave oven with 1200W power, marketed for home use despite its commercial-like performance. Its intended household purpose and retail packaging confirm classification as a domestic microwave oven.
8516.50.00Compact Dormitory Microwave Oven 0.7 cu ft
A compact 0.7 cu ft microwave oven designed for dorm rooms, RVs, or small apartments, with 700W power and a safety lockout. It is a domestic electro-thermic appliance for food heating via microwaves.
8516.50.00Convection Microwave Oven Combination
A hybrid convection microwave oven combining microwave, convection fan, and grill functions in a 1.3 cu ft unit for domestic baking and roasting. The principal function is microwave heating, so it falls under this tariff item.
8516.50.00Countertop Microwave Oven 1.2 cu ft
A standard household countertop microwave oven with 1.2 cu ft capacity, 1000W power, turntable, and multiple cooking modes. It is a domestic electro-thermic appliance for food heating.
8516.50.00Drawer Microwave Oven 1.2 cu ft
A pull-out drawer style microwave oven for luxury kitchens, with 1.2 cu ft capacity and touch controls. Despite the innovative form factor, it is a domestic microwave heating appliance.
8516.50.00High-End Built-In Convection Microwave
A premium 2.0 cu ft built-in convection microwave with professional controls for home chefs. It is designed for domestic use and functions primarily as a microwave oven.
8516.50.00Inverter Technology Microwave Oven 1.5 cu ft
An advanced microwave oven using inverter technology for precise power control, with 1.5 cu ft capacity. The inverter technology does not change its classification as a domestic microwave oven.
8516.50.00Over-the-Range Microwave Hood Combination
An over-the-range microwave oven with integrated exhaust fan and light, 1.7 cu ft capacity and 300 CFM ventilation. Despite the ventilation features, it is primarily a domestic microwave oven.
8516.50.00RV and Boat Compact Microwave
A 12V DC powered microwave oven for recreational vehicles and marine use, with 0.9 cu ft stainless steel. It is designed for household-like use in mobile settings, so it falls under this tariff item.
8516.50.00Sensor Cooking Microwave Oven 1.6 cu ft
A family-size 1.6 cu ft microwave oven with humidity sensor technology that automatically adjusts cooking time. It is a domestic microwave oven with advanced features.
8516.50.00Smart WiFi Enabled Microwave Oven
A smart WiFi-enabled microwave oven with app control, voice assistant compatibility, and scan-to-cook, 1.1 cu ft. The primary function remains domestic microwave heating, with smart features secondary.
8516.50.00Steam Microwave Oven Combination
A microwave oven with steam generation for healthy cooking, 1.4 cu ft. The primary function is microwave heating, with steam as an additional feature.
8516.50.00Turntable-Free Flatbed Microwave
A flatbed microwave oven without a rotating plate, designed for larger dishes, 1.3 cu ft. The flatbed design does not affect its classification as a domestic microwave oven.