9902.16.73 - Electrothermic sandwich cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes, designed to be used with round bread (provided for in subheading 8516.79.00)

This HTS classification, 9902.16.73, specifically addresses electrothermic sandwich cookers designed for domestic use, with a particular emphasis on models intended for round bread. These appliances fall under the broader scope of Section XXII, which deals with special classification provisions and temporary legislation, including modifications and restrictions related to trade agreements and agricultural policies. While the primary tariff classification for such cooking appliances is found in heading 8516.79.00, this Chapter 99 entry indicates a temporary modification or specific import treatment applicable to these particular sandwich cookers.

Distinguishing this category from its direct siblings at the HTS Database Root level is crucial. The Root level encompasses a vast array of goods, starting with live animals under Chapters 01, and progressing through various manufactured goods and commodities. This specific entry under Chapter 99 is a specialized provision, not a general classification for broad product categories. It signifies a deviation from the standard tariff treatment based on specific criteria that go beyond the mere physical description of the good, potentially related to import restrictions or temporary trade measures.

As a leaf node, 9902.16.73 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this specific HTS code lies in confirming that the imported item is indeed an electrothermic sandwich cooker for domestic purposes, designed to cook round bread, and subject to any applicable temporary legislation or modification indicated by its Chapter 99 placement. Importers must be aware that the underlying classification is 8516.79.00, but the Chapter 99 designation imposes specific, and potentially temporary, import conditions or duty rates.