Braun TexStyle 7 Pro Steam Iron from Germany

Braun TexStyle 7 Pro electric iron with 3D FreeGlide soleplate and PreciseTEXTILE technology for fabric-specific settings. This domestic flatiron falls under HTS 8516.40.4000 due to its electrothermic ironing function and household use design.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12.8%

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

Import Tips

Obtain CPSC certification for cordless models with docking stations to demonstrate child safety compliance

Document anti-calc systems and water tank materials to prevent reclassification as water heaters

Use HS code-specific invoices avoiding generic 'household appliance' descriptions