Electric Smoking Gun
> An electric smoking gun is a handheld device that generates flavored smoke for infusing food or cocktails using battery-heated wood chips. It is an electro-thermic domestic culinary tool, falling under tariff item 8516.79.90 as "other" electro-thermic appliances.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device uses ultrasonic or other non-thermal smoke generation
Electrical machines with individual functions are classified under 8543.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the smoking gun is battery-operated and complies with Canadian safety standards for portable appliances
• Classify under 8516.79.90 and describe its heating element for wood chips
• If it uses a separate smoke generator, that component may be classified differently
Related Products under Tariff item 8516.79.90
Electric Butter Warmer
> An electric butter warmer is a small tabletop electro-thermic appliance with an adjustable thermostat, designed to melt butter or keep sauces warm during dining. It operates by converting electrical energy into heat for domestic food warming, which falls under tariff item 8516.79.90 as "other electro-thermic appliances" not elsewhere specified.
Electric Chocolate Melting Pot
> An electric chocolate melting pot is a precision temperature-controlled appliance used for tempering chocolate in baking or candy making. It falls under tariff item 8516.79.90 as an "other electro-thermic appliance" for domestic food preparation, distinct from cooking stoves or ovens.
Electric Cup Warmer
> An electric cup warmer is a desk pad with a heating element that keeps beverages warm during work or leisure. It is a domestic electro-thermic appliance for beverage warming, fitting tariff item 8516.79.90 as "other" electro-thermic appliances not listed elsewhere.
Electric Fondue Pot
> An electric fondue pot is a small temperature-controlled appliance for melting cheese or chocolate, often sold with forks for dipping. It is a domestic electro-thermic food warming appliance, classifiable under tariff item 8516.79.90 as "other" electro-thermic appliances.
Electric Glue Gun
> An electric glue gun is a corded tool that heats glue sticks to an adhesive state for crafting and repairs. It is a domestic electro-thermic appliance for melting adhesives, falling under tariff item 8516.79.90 as "other" electro-thermic appliances.
Electric Kettle Descaler
> An electric kettle descaler is a specialized electro-thermic device that uses controlled heating to remove limescale with citric acid solution. As a niche domestic cleaning appliance, it fits tariff item 8516.79.90 as "other" electro-thermic appliances for household use.