Chapter 85 covers electric motors, electrical equipment and parts thereof, and sound recording and reproducing equipment, television image and sound recording and reproducing equipment and parts and accessories thereof. This chapter has a broad scope, including power generation, transformation, energy storage, and electrical equipment, as well as communications, electronics, household appliances, etc. Electrothermic appliances (such as electric toasters), as a type of household appliance, are also classified in this chapter. Heading 8516 covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus and hand dryers; other household electrothermic appliances; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545. This heading mainly includes appliances that use electrical energy to generate heat, for household or similar purposes. Code 851673 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 85 indicate Chapter 85 (electric motors, electrical equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories thereof). The 3rd-4th digits 16 indicate heading 8516 (other electrothermic appliances). The 5th-6th digits 73 indicate subheading 8516.73, i.e., electric toasters. In the HS classification, the subheading level further subdivides specific goods, and electric toasters specifically refer to electrothermic appliances used for toasting bread slices. Electric toasters are household electrothermic appliances whose function is to heat bread slices using electrical energy, meeting the description of heading 8516. They are not classified under other subheadings of 8516, such as electric coffee makers or electric cooking pots, because their specific use is toasting bread. They are also not classified under 8419 (non-electric heating equipment) or 8514 (industrial or laboratory electric furnaces), as they are household and electrothermic.
Chapter
Chapter 85 covers electric motors, electrical equipment and parts thereof, and sound recording and reproducing equipment, television image and sound recording and reproducing equipment and parts and accessories thereof. This chapter has a broad scope, including power generation, transformation, energy storage, and electrical equipment, as well as communications, electronics, household appliances, etc. Electrothermic appliances (such as electric toasters), as a type of household appliance, are also classified in this chapter.
Heading
Heading 8516 covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus and hand dryers; other household electrothermic appliances; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545. This heading mainly includes appliances that use electrical energy to generate heat, for household or similar purposes.
Digit Breakdown
Code 851673 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 85 indicate Chapter 85 (electric motors, electrical equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories thereof). The 3rd-4th digits 16 indicate heading 8516 (other electrothermic appliances). The 5th-6th digits 73 indicate subheading 8516.73, i.e., electric toasters. In the HS classification, the subheading level further subdivides specific goods, and electric toasters specifically refer to electrothermic appliances used for toasting bread slices.
Classification Basis
Electric toasters are household electrothermic appliances whose function is to heat bread slices using electrical energy, meeting the description of heading 8516. They are not classified under other subheadings of 8516, such as electric coffee makers or electric cooking pots, because their specific use is toasting bread. They are also not classified under 8419 (non-electric heating equipment) or 8514 (industrial or laboratory electric furnaces), as they are household and electrothermic.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods should be accurately described as electric toaster, avoiding colloquial terms such as toaster. Brand: Fill in the brand name of the goods; if no brand, fill in no brand or neutral packaging. Model: Fill in the model set by the manufacturer to distinguish specific specifications. Power: Fill in the rated power of the electric toaster in watts (W). Brand Type: Fill in the brand type according to customs regulations, such as foreign brand (OEM production), domestic brand, etc. Export Preference Status: If involving export preferential trade agreements, fill in the preference status, such as whether to enjoy agreement rates. Use: Fill in the use of the goods, such as household. Material: Main materials, such as plastic shell, metal, etc. Product Name: Electric Toaster; Brand: XXX; Model: TB-100; Power: 800W; Brand Type: Foreign Brand (OEM Production); Export Preference Status: No Preference; Use: Household; Material: Stainless steel shell, plastic interior. Misclassifying electric toaster as 8516.72 (electric coffee maker) or 8516.79 (other electrothermic appliances). Ignoring power declaration, causing customs unable to determine product attributes. Incorrect brand type declaration, such as declaring OEM production as own brand.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods should be accurately described as electric toaster, avoiding colloquial terms such as toaster.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as bread machine or oven, leading to classification errors.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the goods; if no brand, fill in no brand or neutral packaging.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with actual, or failure to declare brand leading to customs questioning.
Model
Fill in the model set by the manufacturer to distinguish specific specifications.
⚠️ Incomplete model declaration or inconsistent with the actual item.
Power
Fill in the rated power of the electric toaster in watts (W).
⚠️ Failure to declare power or incorrect unit, such as mistakenly filling in kilowatts.
Brand Type
Fill in the brand type according to customs regulations, such as foreign brand (OEM production), domestic brand, etc.
⚠️ Confusing brand types, such as declaring OEM as own brand.
Export Preference Status
If involving export preferential trade agreements, fill in the preference status, such as whether to enjoy agreement rates.
⚠️ Failure to truthfully declare preference status, resulting in inability to enjoy preferences or violations.
Use
Fill in the use of the goods, such as household.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring as commercial, which may affect classification.
Material
Main materials, such as plastic shell, metal, etc.
⚠️ False material declaration, such as declaring metal shell as plastic.
Misclassifying electric toaster as 8516.72 (electric coffee maker) or 8516.79 (other electrothermic appliances).
Ignoring power declaration, causing customs unable to determine product attributes.
Incorrect brand type declaration, such as declaring OEM production as own brand.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification determination basis: Electric toaster is an appliance that uses electrical energy to heat bread slices, belonging to household electrothermic appliances. According to the General Rules for HS Classification, it should be classified under heading 8516, as it meets the terms of other household electrothermic appliances. Further, according to the subheading structure, electric toasters have a specific listing, so classified under 8516.73. 851672 Electric Coffee Maker: Electric coffee makers are used for brewing coffee, while electric toasters are used for toasting bread, with different functions. 851679 Other Electrothermic Appliances: 8516.79 is for other unlisted electrothermic appliances; electric toasters have a specific listing and cannot be classified under this subheading. 851410 Industrial or Laboratory Resistance Heating Furnaces: 8514.10 is for industrial or laboratory use, not household, and electric toasters are household. 841981 Non-electric Industrial or Laboratory Heating Equipment: 8419.81 is non-electric, while electric toasters are electrothermic. 732111 Non-electric Iron or Steel Household Cooking Appliances: 7321.11 is non-electric household cooking appliances, while electric toasters are electrothermic. Confirm whether the product is an electric toaster, not other electrothermic appliances. Confirm whether the product is for household use, not industrial or laboratory use. Confirm whether the product uses electrical energy to generate heat. Confirm whether the product has the specific function of toasting bread. Confirm whether the product is specifically listed under 8516.73.
Basis
Core classification determination basis: Electric toaster is an appliance that uses electrical energy to heat bread slices, belonging to household electrothermic appliances. According to the General Rules for HS Classification, it should be classified under heading 8516, as it meets the terms of other household electrothermic appliances. Further, according to the subheading structure, electric toasters have a specific listing, so classified under 8516.73.
Confused Codes：
851672 - Electric Coffee Maker
Electric coffee makers are used for brewing coffee, while electric toasters are used for toasting bread, with different functions.
851679 - Other Electrothermic Appliances
8516.79 is for other unlisted electrothermic appliances; electric toasters have a specific listing and cannot be classified under this subheading.
851410 - Industrial or Laboratory Resistance Heating Furnaces
8514.10 is for industrial or laboratory use, not household, and electric toasters are household.
841981 - Non-electric Industrial or Laboratory Heating Equipment
8419.81 is non-electric, while electric toasters are electrothermic.
732111 - Non-electric Iron or Steel Household Cooking Appliances
7321.11 is non-electric household cooking appliances, while electric toasters are electrothermic.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm whether the product is an electric toaster, not other electrothermic appliances.
✓ Confirm whether the product is for household use, not industrial or laboratory use.
✓ Confirm whether the product uses electrical energy to generate heat.
✓ Confirm whether the product has the specific function of toasting bread.
✓ Confirm whether the product is specifically listed under 8516.73.
❓ FAQ
How to distinguish electric toasters from electric ovens in HS codes? Electric toasters are classified under 8516.73, while electric ovens are usually classified under 8516.60 (electric ovens) or 8514.20 (industrial or laboratory). Small household electric ovens may be classified under 8516.60, but electric toasters specifically refer to toasting bread slices, with a single function. If an electric toaster has other functions (such as egg boiling), how should it be classified? If it is a multi-functional electrothermic appliance, it should be classified according to its main function. If the main function is toasting bread, it remains under 8516.73; if the main function is other, it is classified under the corresponding subheading. In the declaration elements of electric toasters, is power mandatory to declare? Yes, power is an important parameter of electrothermic appliances, and customs may need it to determine product attributes. It is recommended to declare. What certifications are required for exporting electric toasters to the EU? Usually CE certification, RoHS certification, etc., are required, depending on EU regulations. It is recommended to consult professional institutions. What are the regulatory conditions for HS code 851673? Regulatory conditions vary by country. For China exports, generally no special regulation, but must comply with destination country requirements. Can check the General Administration of Customs website. How to query the import tax rate for electric toasters? Can query the China Customs Import and Export Tariff, or through the General Administration of Customs official website, International Trade Single Window for the latest rates. What is the HS code difference between electric toasters and bread machines (dough mixers)? Bread machines (dough mixers) are usually classified under 8509.40 (food grinders, mixers), while electric toasters are under 8516.73, with different functions. If the electric toaster is portable for travel, is the code different? Still classified under 8516.73, because HS codes are based on function, not size. However, note that portable may involve other regulations.
Q: How to distinguish electric toasters from electric ovens in HS codes?
A: Electric toasters are classified under 8516.73, while electric ovens are usually classified under 8516.60 (electric ovens) or 8514.20 (industrial or laboratory). Small household electric ovens may be classified under 8516.60, but electric toasters specifically refer to toasting bread slices, with a single function.
Q: If an electric toaster has other functions (such as egg boiling), how should it be classified?
A: If it is a multi-functional electrothermic appliance, it should be classified according to its main function. If the main function is toasting bread, it remains under 8516.73; if the main function is other, it is classified under the corresponding subheading.
Q: In the declaration elements of electric toasters, is power mandatory to declare?
A: Yes, power is an important parameter of electrothermic appliances, and customs may need it to determine product attributes. It is recommended to declare.
Q: What certifications are required for exporting electric toasters to the EU?
A: Usually CE certification, RoHS certification, etc., are required, depending on EU regulations. It is recommended to consult professional institutions.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for HS code 851673?
A: Regulatory conditions vary by country. For China exports, generally no special regulation, but must comply with destination country requirements. Can check the General Administration of Customs website.
Q: How to query the import tax rate for electric toasters?
A: Can query the China Customs Import and Export Tariff, or through the General Administration of Customs official website, International Trade Single Window for the latest rates.
Q: What is the HS code difference between electric toasters and bread machines (dough mixers)?
A: Bread machines (dough mixers) are usually classified under 8509.40 (food grinders, mixers), while electric toasters are under 8516.73, with different functions.
Q: If the electric toaster is portable for travel, is the code different?
A: Still classified under 8516.73, because HS codes are based on function, not size. However, note that portable may involve other regulations.
⚠️ 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.