9902.16.52 - Microwave ovens with integral range hoods, of a kind used for domestic purposes, each having oven capacity of greater than 53 liters but not exceeding 55 liters, the foregoing having a glass turntable plate with a diameter greater than 35 cm but not exceeding 37 cm (provided for in subheading 8516.50.00)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 9902.16.52, specifically covers a niche category of domestic microwave ovens integrated with range hoods. These appliances are characterized by their oven capacity, which falls within a precise range of greater than 53 liters but not exceeding 55 liters. Furthermore, a defining physical attribute is the glass turntable plate, which must have a diameter exceeding 35 cm but not exceeding 37 cm. The parenthetical reference to subheading 8516.50.00 indicates that these goods are primarily dutiable under the general provisions for microwave ovens, with this 9902 code applying specific temporary legislation or modifications.
Unlike the broader categories found at the root of the HTS database, such as live animals (Chapters 01-05), this entry is situated within Chapter 99, which deals with temporary legislation, trade agreement modifications, and specific import restrictions. Therefore, its "siblings" would also be found within Chapter 99, representing other goods subject to similar temporary or special tariff treatments, rather than fundamentally different product types. This code is distinct from general microwave ovens not equipped with integral range hoods or those falling outside the specified capacity and turntable dimensions.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories or subdivisions under 9902.16.52. Classification is determined solely by meeting all the detailed criteria outlined in its description, including the precise oven volume and turntable diameter, in conjunction with the specific temporary legislative provisions that place it within Chapter 99. Importers must ensure that the goods precisely match these specifications to qualify for this particular classification.