Electric Milk Frother
Handheld or countertop device that heats and froths milk for coffee drinks using a motorized whisk and heating element. It qualifies for HTS 8516.79.00.00 as a domestic electrothermic beverage preparation appliance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily a food mixer without significant heating
Electro-mechanical domestic food grinders/mixers cover non-heating frothers.
If sold as complete coffee maker set
Toasters/roasters for coffee preparation have dedicated subheading.
If plastic housing imported separately
Unassembled plastic parts for domestic articles classify by material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FCC compliance for electromagnetic interference and energy efficiency labels per DOE standards
• Describe precisely as 'domestic milk frothing heater' to distinguish from blenders (8509.40)
• Watch for battery-powered models; classify under 8509 if no heating function dominates
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