Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter for electromechanical products in the HS classification, including power generation, transformation, energy storage, and power-using equipment as well as communication and audio-visual equipment. Headings within the chapter are arranged by function and field of application, ranging widely from electric motors and transformers to household appliances and electronic components. Heading 8516 covers electrothermic appliances, including electric water heaters, electric space heating apparatus, electrothermic hairdressing apparatus, electric hand dryers, electric irons and other household electrothermic appliances, as well as electric heating resistors. This heading mainly targets household or similar-purpose equipment that uses electrical energy to generate heat, excluding industrial electrothermic equipment (classified under 8514) or electrothermic cooking apparatus (classified under specific subheadings of 8516). Code 851671 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "85" represent Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4 "16" represent heading 8516 (electrothermic appliances). Digits 5-6 "71" represent subheading 8516.71, namely "Electric coffee makers or tea makers." This subheading specifically refers to appliances for brewing coffee or making tea by electrical heating, usually for household or similar purposes. The subheading division is based on specific commodity types, distinguished from other electrothermic appliances such as electric kettles (8516.10), electric toasters (8516.72), etc. Electric coffee makers or tea makers are household electrothermic appliances that heat liquids through electrothermic elements, conforming to the description of heading 8516. Their function is to heat liquids for brewing coffee or tea, rather than cooking food (classified under 8516.79 other electrothermic appliances) or storing liquids (classified under other headings of this chapter). Compared with 8516.10 electric water heaters, the latter usually refers to fixed-type water storage heating equipment, whereas this code targets portable coffee makers or tea makers.
Chapter
Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter for electromechanical products in the HS classification, including power generation, transformation, energy storage, and power-using equipment as well as communication and audio-visual equipment. Headings within the chapter are arranged by function and field of application, ranging widely from electric motors and transformers to household appliances and electronic components.
Heading
Heading 8516 covers electrothermic appliances, including electric water heaters, electric space heating apparatus, electrothermic hairdressing apparatus, electric hand dryers, electric irons and other household electrothermic appliances, as well as electric heating resistors. This heading mainly targets household or similar-purpose equipment that uses electrical energy to generate heat, excluding industrial electrothermic equipment (classified under 8514) or electrothermic cooking apparatus (classified under specific subheadings of 8516).
Digit Breakdown
Code 851671 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "85" represent Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4 "16" represent heading 8516 (electrothermic appliances). Digits 5-6 "71" represent subheading 8516.71, namely "Electric coffee makers or tea makers." This subheading specifically refers to appliances for brewing coffee or making tea by electrical heating, usually for household or similar purposes. The subheading division is based on specific commodity types, distinguished from other electrothermic appliances such as electric kettles (8516.10), electric toasters (8516.72), etc.
Classification Basis
Electric coffee makers or tea makers are household electrothermic appliances that heat liquids through electrothermic elements, conforming to the description of heading 8516. Their function is to heat liquids for brewing coffee or tea, rather than cooking food (classified under 8516.79 other electrothermic appliances) or storing liquids (classified under other headings of this chapter). Compared with 8516.10 electric water heaters, the latter usually refers to fixed-type water storage heating equipment, whereas this code targets portable coffee makers or tea makers.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as electric coffee maker or electric tea maker, which should accurately reflect the commodity's use and heating method. Brand: Fill in the commodity brand; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand"; it must be consistent with the actual goods. Model: Fill in the commodity model to distinguish different specifications; if there is no model, fill in "no model." Material: Main materials, such as stainless steel, glass, plastic, etc., which affect classification but are not determinative factors. Capacity: The capacity of the pot body, expressed in liters or milliliters, used to determine whether it is for household use. Power: Rated power, expressed in watts or kilowatts, reflecting electrothermic characteristics. Use: Specific use, such as brewing coffee or making tea, household or commercial. Heating Method: Type of electrothermic element, such as resistance heating, induction heating, etc. Product Name: Electric coffee maker; Brand: XXX; Model: ABC-123; Material: stainless steel pot body, glass lid; Capacity: 1.5 L; Power: 1000W; Use: household coffee brewing; Heating Method: resistance heating. Mistakenly classifying electric coffee makers under 8516.10 electric water heaters, ignoring their specific nature. Failing to distinguish electric tea makers from electric kettles, resulting in subheading errors. Ignoring declaration of power and capacity, affecting customs determination of household attributes.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as electric coffee maker or electric tea maker, which should accurately reflect the commodity's use and heating method.
⚠️ Writing only "coffee maker" without indicating electric heating, or mistakenly writing it as "electric kettle."
Brand
Fill in the commodity brand; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand"; it must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Brand spelling errors or inconsistency with the trademark.
Model
Fill in the commodity model to distinguish different specifications; if there is no model, fill in "no model."
⚠️ Model inconsistent with the actual goods or omitted.
Material
Main materials, such as stainless steel, glass, plastic, etc., which affect classification but are not determinative factors.
⚠️ Material description too general, such as "metal."
Capacity
The capacity of the pot body, expressed in liters or milliliters, used to determine whether it is for household use.
⚠️ Incorrect capacity unit or not filled in.
Power
Rated power, expressed in watts or kilowatts, reflecting electrothermic characteristics.
⚠️ Incorrect power value or not provided.
Use
Specific use, such as brewing coffee or making tea, household or commercial.
⚠️ Use description vague, such as "heating liquids."
Heating Method
Type of electrothermic element, such as resistance heating, induction heating, etc.
⚠️ Heating method not stated or incorrectly classified as induction cooker.
Mistakenly classifying electric coffee makers under 8516.10 electric water heaters, ignoring their specific nature.
Failing to distinguish electric tea makers from electric kettles, resulting in subheading errors.
Ignoring declaration of power and capacity, affecting customs determination of household attributes.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are the commodity's function, heating method, and use. 8516.71 specifically refers to electric coffee makers or tea makers, namely appliances that heat water through electrothermic elements for brewing coffee or tea. If a commodity also has other functions (such as boiling eggs), it may be classified under 8516.79. If it is an industrial coffee maker, it may be classified under 8419 or 8514. It must be determined based on the Import and Export Tariff and its notes, combined with the actual characteristics of the commodity. 851610 Electric water heaters: 8516.10 refers to instantaneous electric water heaters or storage-type electric water heaters, used to provide hot water rather than specifically brewing coffee or tea. This code targets dedicated coffee makers or tea makers. 851679 Other electrothermic appliances: 8516.79 covers other household electrothermic appliances not elsewhere specified, such as electric cooking pots and electric deep fryers. If a coffee maker also has cooking functions, it may be classified under this code. 851672 Electric toasters: 8516.72 is electric toasters, used for toasting bread, completely different in function from coffee makers. 841981 Industrial coffee makers: 8419.81 is industrial or laboratory heating equipment. If the coffee maker is large commercial equipment, it may be classified under this code. 732393 Non-electric stainless steel coffee makers: 7323.93 is non-electric stainless steel household utensils. If the coffee maker does not have electric heating function, it is classified under this code. Does the commodity use electric heating? Is it specifically used for brewing coffee or making tea? Is it for household or similar use? Does it have other cooking functions? Is it confused with electric water heaters?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are the commodity's function, heating method, and use. 8516.71 specifically refers to electric coffee makers or tea makers, namely appliances that heat water through electrothermic elements for brewing coffee or tea. If a commodity also has other functions (such as boiling eggs), it may be classified under 8516.79. If it is an industrial coffee maker, it may be classified under 8419 or 8514. It must be determined based on the Import and Export Tariff and its notes, combined with the actual characteristics of the commodity.
Confused Codes：
851610 - Electric water heaters
8516.10 refers to instantaneous electric water heaters or storage-type electric water heaters, used to provide hot water rather than specifically brewing coffee or tea. This code targets dedicated coffee makers or tea makers.
851679 - Other electrothermic appliances
8516.79 covers other household electrothermic appliances not elsewhere specified, such as electric cooking pots and electric deep fryers. If a coffee maker also has cooking functions, it may be classified under this code.
851672 - Electric toasters
8516.72 is electric toasters, used for toasting bread, completely different in function from coffee makers.
841981 - Industrial coffee makers
8419.81 is industrial or laboratory heating equipment. If the coffee maker is large commercial equipment, it may be classified under this code.
7323.93 is non-electric stainless steel household utensils. If the coffee maker does not have electric heating function, it is classified under this code.
Self-Check：
✓ Does the commodity use electric heating?
✓ Is it specifically used for brewing coffee or making tea?
✓ Is it for household or similar use?
✓ Does it have other cooking functions?
✓ Is it confused with electric water heaters?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between electric coffee makers and electric kettles? Electric coffee makers are classified under 8516.71, while electric kettles are usually classified under 8516.10 (instantaneous electric water heaters) or 8516.79 (other electrothermic appliances), depending on design and use. Coffee makers are specifically for brewing coffee, while electric kettles are only for heating water. If a coffee maker has a grinding function, how should it be classified? If the grinding function is integrated with the heating function and the main function is brewing coffee, it may still be classified under 8516.71, but customs classification decisions should be referenced. If grinding is independent, they may be classified separately. Are large commercial electric coffee makers classified under 8516.71? Not necessarily. 8516.71 mainly targets household or similar use. Large commercial equipment may be classified under 8419.81 (industrial heating equipment) or 8514 (industrial electric furnaces), depending on power, capacity, and usage scenario. How should the material of an electric coffee maker be described during declaration? The main materials should be declared, such as stainless steel pot body, glass lid, plastic handle, etc. Materials affect classification, but 8516.71 is mainly based on function; material description should be accurate but is not a determinative factor. Are electric tea makers and electric coffee makers classified under the same code? Yes, 8516.71 covers both electric coffee makers and electric tea makers. They have similar functions, both being electrically heated liquid appliances for brewing beverages. How can I check the import tariff rate for 8516.71? The latest tariff rates can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, tariff inquiry platforms, or by consulting a customs broker. Tariff rates may change by country, trade agreement, and time; it is recommended to rely on official publications. If a coffee maker uses induction heating, does the code change? Induction heating still belongs to electrothermic appliances. As long as the function is brewing coffee, it is generally still classified under 8516.71. However, if the induction cooker and the pot body are separate, they may need to be classified separately. What should be noted when declaring electric coffee makers for cross-border e-commerce sales? It is necessary to accurately declare product name, model, power, capacity, and other elements to ensure correct classification. Also pay attention to destination country access requirements, such as UL and CE certification, to avoid customs clearance delays.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between electric coffee makers and electric kettles?
A: Electric coffee makers are classified under 8516.71, while electric kettles are usually classified under 8516.10 (instantaneous electric water heaters) or 8516.79 (other electrothermic appliances), depending on design and use. Coffee makers are specifically for brewing coffee, while electric kettles are only for heating water.
Q: If a coffee maker has a grinding function, how should it be classified?
A: If the grinding function is integrated with the heating function and the main function is brewing coffee, it may still be classified under 8516.71, but customs classification decisions should be referenced. If grinding is independent, they may be classified separately.
Q: Are large commercial electric coffee makers classified under 8516.71?
A: Not necessarily. 8516.71 mainly targets household or similar use. Large commercial equipment may be classified under 8419.81 (industrial heating equipment) or 8514 (industrial electric furnaces), depending on power, capacity, and usage scenario.
Q: How should the material of an electric coffee maker be described during declaration?
A: The main materials should be declared, such as stainless steel pot body, glass lid, plastic handle, etc. Materials affect classification, but 8516.71 is mainly based on function; material description should be accurate but is not a determinative factor.
Q: Are electric tea makers and electric coffee makers classified under the same code?
A: Yes, 8516.71 covers both electric coffee makers and electric tea makers. They have similar functions, both being electrically heated liquid appliances for brewing beverages.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 8516.71?
A: The latest tariff rates can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, tariff inquiry platforms, or by consulting a customs broker. Tariff rates may change by country, trade agreement, and time; it is recommended to rely on official publications.
Q: If a coffee maker uses induction heating, does the code change?
A: Induction heating still belongs to electrothermic appliances. As long as the function is brewing coffee, it is generally still classified under 8516.71. However, if the induction cooker and the pot body are separate, they may need to be classified separately.
Q: What should be noted when declaring electric coffee makers for cross-border e-commerce sales?
A: It is necessary to accurately declare product name, model, power, capacity, and other elements to ensure correct classification. Also pay attention to destination country access requirements, such as UL and CE certification, to avoid customs clearance delays.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.