Plastic Toaster Outer Casing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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