Electric Milk Frother from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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