9902.16.77 - Electrothermic rice cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes, rated 200 W or less, each with detachable power cord (provided for in subheading 8516.79.00)

This HTS category, 9902.16.77, specifically addresses electrothermic rice cookers intended for domestic use. These appliances are characterized by a power rating of 200 watts or less and include a detachable power cord. The "provided for in subheading 8516.79.00" note indicates that while this is a temporary or special classification, the underlying goods are typically classified under heading 8516, which covers electrical heating apparatus.

Distinguishing this classification from its siblings requires an understanding of the overarching scope of Chapter 99. Unlike the primary Chapters of the HTS (e.g., Chapters 01-98) which cover a broad range of goods based on their inherent nature, Chapter 99 houses temporary legislation, trade agreement modifications, and import restrictions. Therefore, while other HTS codes in Chapter 01, for instance, would classify live animals, this entry pertains to a specific appliance that has been subject to special tariff treatment, likely due to trade policy or specific import regulations, rather than its fundamental classification as a domestic appliance.

As a leaf node, this HTS code does not have further subcategories. The classification is highly specific, covering only domestic electrothermic rice cookers meeting the defined power and cord criteria. The significance of this classification lies in its application of temporary provisions to a particular type of appliance, underscoring the dynamic nature of customs tariffs and the potential for special rules to apply to otherwise standard goods.