8516.60.40 - Cooking stoves, ranges and ovens

HTS 8516.60.40 encompasses a broad range of electrothermic cooking appliances. This classification specifically covers cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens designed for the preparation of food. These appliances are characterized by their use of electrical energy to generate heat for cooking, baking, roasting, or broiling.

While sibling category 8516.60.60 covers "Other" ovens and cooking appliances that do not fit into more specific subheadings, 8516.60.40 provides a more defined grouping for these common kitchen fixtures. The distinction lies in the direct classification of distinct types of stoves, ranges, and ovens, as opposed to residual categories.

Within this broad classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. For instance, HTS 8516.60.40.60 specifically identifies microwave oven combinations, highlighting appliances that integrate microwave technology with conventional oven or grilling functions. The existence of a further "Other" category at the next level signifies the need for even more granular classification for specific types of cooking stoves, ranges, and ovens that do not fall under established subheadings.