Aircraft Microwave Oven Module from China
Microwave oven module for integration into civil aircraft galleys, rapidly heating pre-packaged meals using dielectric heating. Falls under HTS 8419.81.50.40 as oven equipment for food cooking/heating in civil aircraft. Includes safety interlocks for high-altitude operation.
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
• Require RTCA/DO-160 environmental testing certification; declare as aircraft-specific to claim correct subheading
• Pitfall: classifying as consumer microwave risks higher duties and FAA issues