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Plastic Toaster Outer Casing from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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