Cuisinart Classic 12-Cup Percolator

This electric percolator brews up to 12 cups of coffee using the traditional percolation method where boiling water cycles through ground coffee repeatedly. It falls under HTS 8516.71.0040 as a coffee maker specifically designed as a percolator for domestic use, featuring an electrothermic heating element. The ready indicator light and keep-warm function make it a popular household appliance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+17.5%21.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8516.72.00Lower: 15.3% vs 21.2%

If designed as a tea maker rather than coffee percolator

Tea makers fall under separate subheading 8516.72, distinguished by primary brewing function despite similar electrothermic design.

8516.79.00Lower: 12.7% vs 21.2%

If for commercial or non-domestic capacities over 12 cups

Larger percolators intended for restaurant or industrial use classify as 'other electrothermic appliances' not limited to household purposes.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 21.2%

If imported as parts without heating element or assembly

Unfinished components or replacement percolator baskets without electrothermic function move to machinery parts in Chapter 84.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the percolator mechanism complies with 8516.71 specifications; drip-style coffee makers classify differently under 8516.71.0040 only for true percolators

Include ETL or UL certification documentation to meet U.S. safety standards for electrothermic appliances and avoid CBP holds

Declare exact capacity and voltage (110-120V for U.S. market) to prevent misclassification as commercial equipment