Find HS Code and trade information for toaster set

Toaster Set

A toaster set typically refers to a combination of a toaster and a matching kettle, often sold together as a convenient kitchen appliance package. While individual components can vary significantly, they share a common purpose: preparing hot beverages and toasted bread products.

Materials

• Toaster: Commonly constructed from stainless steel, plastic (often polypropylene), and heating elements made of nichrome wire. Some models incorporate glass windows for viewing the toasting process.
• Kettle: Predominantly stainless steel for the body, with plastic components for handles and lids. Heating elements are usually concealed within the base. Some kettles utilize glass bodies for water level visibility.

Purpose & Function

• Toaster: Designed to brown slices of bread through radiant heat. Browning levels are typically adjustable via user-controlled settings. Core functions include toasting, reheating, and defrosting.
• Kettle: Intended for rapidly boiling water for beverages such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or for cooking purposes (e.g., instant noodles). Features generally include automatic shut-off and boil-dry protection.

Usage Scenarios

• Residential Kitchens: The primary use case. Suitable for individual households, apartments, and families.
• Small Offices: Breakroom appliances for employee convenience.
• Dorm Rooms/Small Spaces: Compact designs cater to limited counter space.
• Breakfast Preparation: Commonly used for quick and easy breakfast routines.

Common Types

• 2-Slice Toasters: The most prevalent type, accommodating two slices of bread simultaneously.
• 4-Slice Toasters: Suitable for larger families or those requiring higher toasting capacity.
• Long-Slot Toasters: Designed for longer bread slices, bagels, or pastries.
• Stainless Steel Kettles: Durable, aesthetically pleasing, and resistant to corrosion.
• Glass Kettles: Allow visual monitoring of water boiling and scale buildup.
• Variable Temperature Kettles: Offer precise temperature control for different beverage types (e.g., green tea, black tea).
• Cordless Kettles: Lift-off bases provide portability and convenience.
• Matching Sets: Coordinated designs and finishes for a unified kitchen aesthetic. Often include complementary colors or shared design elements between the toaster and kettle.

The declared goods are a set including toasters. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8516720000: This HS code covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof. Specifically, it includes toasters under the category of "other electrothermic appliances".

  • 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 16: Insulated electrical machinery, equipment and their parts.
  • 72: Other electrothermic appliances.
  • Current total tax rate is 35.3%, with a base tariff of 5.3% and an additional tariff of 0.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff will increase to 30.0%, resulting in a total tax rate of 35.3%.

• 8516908500: This HS code covers parts for the appliances described in 8516720000, specifically housings for toasters.

  • 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 16: Insulated electrical machinery, equipment and their parts.
  • 90: Parts.
  • Current total tax rate is 58.9%, with a base tariff of 3.9% and an additional tariff of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff will increase to 30.0%, resulting in a total tax rate of 58.9%.

Regarding HS code 8516720000, please note that the tax rate will change after April 2, 2025, with an increase in the additional tariff.