Aircraft Microwave Oven Module from Germany
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 — Germany → 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 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
• 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