9902.16.58 - Electrothermic automatic drip coffee makers of a kind used for domestic purposes, each capable of brewing multiple servings and incorporating a removable water tank with a handle; the foregoing excluding coffee makers with dome-shaped housing or designed for permanent installation into a wall, cabinet or shelf, and excluding coffee makers designed to utilize coffee capsules or pods (provided for in subheading 8516.71.00)
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, 9902.16.58, covers electrothermic automatic drip coffee makers specifically designed for domestic use. These machines are characterized by their ability to brew multiple servings and feature a removable water tank equipped with a handle. The classification is further refined by its exclusions: coffee makers with dome-shaped housings, those intended for permanent installation in walls, cabinets, or shelves, and any makers that utilize coffee capsules or pods, which are classified under subheading 8516.71.00.
As a temporary legislation code within Chapter 99, this entry exists to implement specific trade agreement or agricultural adjustment act provisions. Unlike the permanent headings found in earlier chapters (such as Chapter 85 for electrical machinery and equipment), this category is subject to change and is not based on the fundamental nature of the product alone, but rather on specific policy directives. Therefore, its primary function is to modify or restrict the importation of otherwise standard coffee makers based on their specific design and intended use as outlined.
Since 9902.16.58 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions under this code will therefore hinge directly on whether an imported automatic drip coffee maker meets all the affirmative criteria (domestic use, multi-serving, removable water tank with handle) and avoids all the specified exclusions (dome-shaped housing, permanent installation, capsule/pod utilization). Importers must carefully review these specific requirements to ensure accurate classification.