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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

8509.40.00Higher: 14.2% vs 12.7%

If primarily a food mixer without significant heating

Electro-mechanical domestic food grinders/mixers cover non-heating frothers.

8516.72.00.00Higher: 15.3% vs 12.7%

If sold as complete coffee maker set

Toasters/roasters for coffee preparation have dedicated subheading.

3923.10.90.00Higher: 38% vs 12.7%

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