8514.20.60.00 - Other 🖩

HTS Code 8514.20.60.00 encompasses microwave ovens that do not fall under the specific category for appliances used for making hot drinks, or for cooking or heating food (8514.20.40.00). This classification is for "other" microwave ovens, meaning those intended for industrial, laboratory, or other specialized heat treatment applications where their primary function is not direct food or beverage preparation for consumption. Examples might include industrial drying ovens, sterilization units for materials, or specific laboratory equipment utilizing microwave dielectric heating for scientific processes.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 8514.20.40.00, hinges on the intended primary use of the microwave oven. While 8514.20.40.00 is reserved for consumer-oriented appliances focused on culinary applications, 8514.20.60.00 is for equipment performing heat treatment for a broader range of materials in industrial or scientific contexts, even if the underlying technology is the same.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, careful consideration of the microwave oven's specific application and function is paramount to ensure correct classification. If an appliance's purpose is a combination of food heating and other industrial heat treatments, its predominant function will dictate its placement.