8516.50.00.60 - Having a capacity exceeding 22.5 liters but not exceeding 31.0 liters

This HTS classification, 8516.50.00.60, specifically covers microwave ovens designed for domestic or similar use that possess an internal capacity ranging from greater than 22.5 liters up to and including 31.0 liters. These appliances are characterized by their ability to heat food and beverages using electromagnetic radiation generated by a magnetron. The classification hinges on the internal volume, distinguishing these mid-sized units from smaller or larger counterparts within the same broad heading.

This category is differentiated from its sibling categories by its precise volume limitations. HTS code 8516.50.00.30 pertains to microwave ovens with a capacity not exceeding 22.5 liters, typically representing more compact, countertop models. Conversely, 8516.50.00.90 applies to microwave ovens with a capacity exceeding 31.0 liters, often encompassing larger capacity or commercial-grade units. Therefore, the critical determining factor for this classification is the measured internal usable space within the oven cavity.

As a leaf node, HTS code 8516.50.00.60 does not have further subcategories. Classification under this specific code is definitive once the volume criteria are met and the appliance is identified as a microwave oven within the scope of heading 8516. This ensures precise tariff application for a defined range of commonly used domestic microwave ovens.