7321.11.30 - Stoves or ranges:

This HTS classification, 7321.11.30, pertains to specific types of nonelectric cooking appliances designed to operate using gas fuel, or a combination of gas and other fuels. It falls under the broader category of stoves, ranges, and similar domestic cooking appliances made from iron or steel. The defining characteristic of goods classified here is their primary use for cooking and their fuel source, distinguishing them from electric cooking appliances (classified elsewhere) or other nonelectric appliances like barbecues or plate warmers that may not be designed for full cooking functions.

Within the broader heading 7321.11, which covers cooking appliances for gas fuel or both gas and other fuels, this particular subheading, 7321.11.30, is further differentiated from its sibling category 7321.11.60. While 7321.11.60 covers "Other" gas or dual-fuel cooking appliances not specified elsewhere under 7321.11, 7321.11.30 is specifically designated for those appliances where the primary classification criterion is their physical dimension.

Therefore, to ensure accurate classification within 7321.11.30, importers and exporters must consider the following subcategories, which are based on the appliance's maximum width: appliances with a maximum width not exceeding 70 centimeters (7321.11.30.10), those exceeding 70 but not exceeding 80 centimeters (7321.11.30.20), and finally, those exceeding 80 centimeters (7321.11.30.50). This granular breakdown facilitates precise tariff application based on the size and capacity of the gas or dual-fuel cooking appliance.