Aircraft Galley Electric Oven from China
A compact electric oven designed specifically for use in civil aircraft galleys to heat and cook meals for passengers and crew. It falls under HTS 8419.81.50.40 as cooking equipment for food heating in civil aircraft, involving temperature change processes like heating and roasting. Features include vibration resistance and lightweight construction for aviation safety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Obtain FAA or EASA certification to verify airworthiness for civil aircraft use; ensure documentation proves exclusive galley application to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: failing to specify 'civil aircraft' in commercial invoices leading to higher duties