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Electric Lunch Box Heater

Portable food warmer with stainless steel container and heating base for reheating meals at work or school. HTS 8516.79.00.00 covers this as a domestic electrothermic food reheating appliance.

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.

8516.29.00Higher: 40% vs 15.2%

If designed for vehicle use with 12V adapter

Vehicle electrothermic appliances have separate subheading.

7320.90.50Higher: 77.9% vs 15.2%

If stainless steel container without heater

Iron/steel kitchen utensils classify by material if non-electric.

8419.81.90Higher: 20% vs 15.2%

If large capacity for catering

Commercial food/beverage heating equipment under industrial machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test for lead/cadmium leaching if painted; include RoHS declaration for electronics

• Specify 'for personal use only' to stay in domestic category; commercial versions may shift