Plastic Toaster Outer Casing from China
A heat-resistant plastic housing molded for electric pop-up toasters, featuring slots for bread insertion and lever mechanisms, used in household models from brands like Black+Decker. Classified under HTS 8516.90.85.00 because it is a dedicated toaster housing, part of electrothermic domestic appliances. It protects internal components while allowing heat dissipation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Include engineering drawings proving toaster-specific design to Customs; test for UL compliance on flame-retardant plastics
• Avoid mislabeling as general plastic housings, which could trigger Chapter 39 duties