Microwave ovens
Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof: > Microwave ovens
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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Products classified under HTS 8516.50.00
Compact Dormitory Microwave Oven 0.7 cu ft
Small 0.7 cubic feet microwave designed for dorm rooms, RVs, or small apartments with 700W power and safety lockout feature. HTS 8516.50.00 applies as a domestic purpose electrothermic appliance for food heating via microwaves. Ideal for space-constrained living.
Drawer Microwave Oven 1.2 cu ft
Pull-out drawer style microwave oven for luxury kitchens, 1.2 cu ft capacity with touch controls. HTS 8516.50.00 applies to this innovative domestic form factor microwave heating appliance.
Convection Microwave Oven Combination
Hybrid oven combining microwave, convection fan, and grill functions in 1.3 cu ft unit for domestic baking/roasting. HTS 8516.50.00 covers as microwave oven even with multi-modes, principal function microwave.
Black Stainless Steel Microwave Oven
Designer 1.0 cu ft microwave with fingerprint-resistant black stainless finish and handleless door. Standard HTS 8516.50.00 domestic classification unaffected by cosmetic materials.
Sensor Cooking Microwave Oven 1.6 cu ft
Humidity sensor technology microwave automatically adjusts cooking time, large 1.6 cu ft family size. HTS 8516.50.00 for advanced domestic microwave features.
Turntable-Free Flatbed Microwave
Flatbed design microwave without rotating plate for larger dishes, 1.3 cu ft. HTS 8516.50.00 domestic microwave oven.
Steam Microwave Oven Combination
Microwave with steam generation for healthy cooking, 1.4 cu ft. HTS 8516.50.00 as microwave primary.
High-End Built-In Convection Microwave
Premium 2.0 cu ft built-in with convection, professional controls for home chefs. HTS 8516.50.00 domestic.
Countertop Microwave Oven 1.2 cu ft
A standard household countertop microwave oven with 1.2 cubic feet capacity, 1000W power output, and features like turntable and multiple cooking modes. It falls under HTS 8516.50.00 as a domestic electrothermic appliance designed for heating food using microwave radiation. Primarily used in kitchens for reheating and cooking.
Over-the-Range Microwave Hood Combination
A microwave oven mounted above the stove with integrated exhaust fan and light, typically 1.7 cu ft capacity and 300 CFM ventilation. Classified under HTS 8516.50.00 for domestic microwave ovens despite ventilation features, as primary function is microwave heating. Common in modern kitchen designs.
Inverter Technology Microwave Oven 1.5 cu ft
Advanced microwave using inverter technology for precise power control, 1.5 cu ft capacity, suitable for even defrosting and cooking. Falls under HTS 8516.50.00 as domestic microwave oven regardless of advanced electronics. Popular for home gourmet cooking.
Built-in Under-Cabinet Microwave Oven
Trim kit compatible microwave oven designed for flush under-cabinet installation, 1.4 cu ft with sensor cooking. HTS 8516.50.00 covers this domestic appliance despite built-in design, as it's fundamentally a microwave oven for household use.
Commercial-Style Domestic Microwave 2.2 cu ft
Large capacity 2.2 cu ft microwave with 1200W power mimicking commercial performance but labeled for home use. Classified HTS 8516.50.00 as domestic despite size, based on intended household purpose and retail packaging.
Smart WiFi Enabled Microwave Oven
Connected microwave with app control, voice assistant compatibility, and scan-to-cook, 1.1 cu ft. Still HTS 8516.50.00 as primary function remains domestic microwave heating, with smart features secondary.
RV and Boat Compact Microwave
12V DC powered microwave oven for recreational vehicles and marine use, 0.9 cu ft stainless steel. HTS 8516.50.00 as domestic electrothermic despite mobile application, designed for household-like use.