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Electric Chocolate Melting Pot

Precision temperature-controlled melter for chocolate tempering in baking/candy making. HTS 8516.79.00.00 covers domestic electrothermic appliances for food melting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+12.5%15.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8438.80.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 15.2%

If commercial candy making machinery

Machinery for food/confectionery preparation uses Chapter 84.

8516.72.00.00Higher: 17.8% vs 15.2%

If marketed as coffee flavor warmer

Overlap with coffee/toaster roasters subheading.

7615Higher: 16.3% vs 15.2%

If aluminum pot unassembled

Metal kitchenware without electric components.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Food-grade certifications essential; temperature accuracy documentation

• Avoid 'industrial confectionery' description to stay domestic

• Models with molds may classify as sets; determine essential character