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
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 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)
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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