9902.16.49 - Microwave ovens with integral range hoods, of a kind used for domestic purposes, each having oven capacity greater than 53 liters but not exceeding 55 liters, the foregoing having a glass turntable plate with a diameter greater than 30 cm but not exceeding 31 cm (provided for in subheading 8516.50.00)

This HTS classification, specifically 9902.16.49, pertains to a highly specialized type of domestic microwave oven that is integrated with a range hood. The defining characteristics for this category are precise: the oven must possess a capacity exceeding 53 liters but not surpassing 55 liters, and it must feature a glass turntable plate with a diameter greater than 30 cm but not exceeding 31 cm. These particular specifications, along with their primary provision under subheading 8516.50.00, indicate a focus on larger, potentially higher-capacity domestic microwave oven units that are combined with ventilation functionality.

Given that this node exists within Chapter 99, it represents a temporary legislative or modification provision. This signifies that while the goods themselves are fundamentally classified under a principal tariff chapter (in this case, implied to be related to microwave ovens under Chapter 85), this specific 9902 code imposes a special or additional condition, potentially related to temporary duty rates, import restrictions, or specific trade agreement provisions. It is crucial to distinguish this from other general provisions or specific product codes within Chapter 99, as the precise criteria for classification are paramount for accurate customs processing.

As a leaf node, HTS 9902.16.49 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for goods meeting all the detailed physical and functional criteria described. When classifying, customs professionals must verify the oven capacity and turntable diameter meticulously against the stated ranges. The integration with a range hood is also a critical element, distinguishing these units from standalone microwave ovens, even those with similar internal dimensions or turntable sizes.