Whirlpool Countertop Magnetron Module from Japan
This magnetron features Whirlpool-modified wave guides and voltage transformers tailored for their 1.2 cu ft countertop microwave models. It qualifies for HTS 8540.71.20.00 as a specialized part engineered exclusively for microwave oven microwave generation and containment.
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
• Maintain supplier affidavits confirming modifications occurred post-manufacture for oven-specific use
• Use HTS-specific invoice declarations to differentiate from generic magnetrons during entry summary filing
• Test for FCC electromagnetic compliance, as oven parts must meet household emission standards