Aircraft Galley Electric Oven from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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