7321.11.10 - Portable

This HTS category encompasses portable cooking appliances designed to utilize gas fuel, or a combination of gas and other fuels. The defining characteristic is their "portable" nature, implying they are not fixed installations and are intended for transportability for use in various locations. Examples within this classification would include portable gas stoves, camping stoves, and portable barbecues that operate on gas.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, "Other," is crucial. The "Other" category at this level would likely encompass non-portable or non-gas-fueled cooking appliances that fall under the broader heading of Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers, etc., of iron or steel, but do not meet the specific criteria of this portable gas-fueled grouping. Therefore, the primary differentiator is the combination of portability and gas fuel operation.

Within this portable gas-fueled classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification of specific types of appliances. The subcategories, "Stoves or ranges" and "Other," allow for a more granular breakdown based on the specific design and intended use of the portable cooking device. This helps ensure accurate tariff application by distinguishing between common stove and range configurations and other less specific portable gas cooking apparatuses.