9902.16.53 - Microwave ovens with integral range hoods, of a kind used for domestic purposes, each having oven capacity of 56 liters or more but not over 58 liters, having a glass turntable plate with a diameter measuring 30 cm or more but not over 31 cm (provided for in subheading 8516.50.00)

This HTS category, 9902.16.53, covers specific types of microwave ovens designed for domestic use, which are integrated with range hoods. These appliances are further defined by precise physical characteristics: an oven capacity ranging from 56 to 58 liters and a glass turntable plate with a diameter between 30 and 31 cm. The classification specifically notes that these goods are "provided for in subheading 8516.50.00," indicating their primary classification under the general heading for microwave ovens.

As a classification under Chapter 99, this entry signifies a temporary legislative provision or modification impacting the tariff treatment of these particular domestic microwave ovens with integral range hoods. Unlike broader categories that might cover all kitchen appliances or general electronics, this code is highly specific, focusing on a niche product with defined dimensional and functional parameters. Its presence in Chapter 99 suggests it is subject to special rules, potentially related to trade agreements, quotas, or specific import restrictions, differentiating it from standard tariff classifications found in earlier chapters of the HTS.

Given that this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is definitive for the described goods. Therefore, understanding the precise specifications outlined in the description – the combined microwave oven and range hood functionality, the specified oven capacity, and the dimensions of the glass turntable – is crucial for accurate classification. Importers and exporters must ensure their merchandise precisely meets all these criteria to fall under this temporary or special provision.