Chrome-Plated Toaster Body Enclosure from China
Chrome-finished metal housing for 2-slice pop-up toasters, providing a premium aesthetic and corrosion resistance for daily home use. This product is specifically a toaster housing under HTS 8516.90.85.00, as it fits the statutory definition for parts of domestic toasters within heading 8516. It includes mounting points for crumb trays and controls.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document chrome plating process and thickness for accurate valuation; ensure no internal components are included to prevent whole-appliance classification
• Pitfall: undervaluing finish quality leading to audits