HS Code | Product Description | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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8516604060 | 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: Other ovens; cooking stoves, ranges, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: Cooking stoves, ranges and ovens Microwave oven combinations | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8543708000 | Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and apparatus: Other: Microwave amplifiers | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8543906800 | Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Parts: Other: Printed circuit assemblies: Other | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7321811000 | Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas rings, plate warmers and similar nonelectric domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other appliances: For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels: Portable | Doc | 57.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7321815000 | Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas rings, plate warmers and similar nonelectric domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other appliances: For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels: Other | Doc | 62.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7326908688 | Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other | Doc | 82.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7326908605 | Other articles of iron or steel: Other: Other: Other: Other Rods for electrical grounding | Doc | 82.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Electromagnetic Stove
An electromagnetic stove (also known as an induction cooktop) is a cooking appliance that heats a cooking vessel using electromagnetic induction, rather than conductive heat transfer from a flame or heating element.
Principle of Operation
Unlike traditional stoves, electromagnetic stoves do not directly heat the cookware. Instead, an alternating current passes through a coil of wire located beneath the glass ceramic cooktop surface. This creates a magnetic field. When cookware made of a ferromagnetic material (like cast iron or stainless steel with a magnetic base) is placed on the cooktop, the changing magnetic field induces electrical currents (Eddy currents) within the base of the pot or pan. These Eddy currents generate heat directly within the cookware, efficiently and rapidly heating the contents.
Materials & Cookware Compatibility
- Compatible Cookware: Cookware must be made of a ferromagnetic material to work with an induction cooktop. Common compatible materials include:
- Cast Iron: Excellent compatibility and heat retention.
- Stainless Steel (Magnetic): Many stainless steel pots and pans are compatible, but only those with a magnetic base. A magnet will stick firmly to the base if it is compatible.
- Enameled Steel: Compatible if the steel base is magnetic.
- Incompatible Cookware:
- Aluminum: Does not react with the magnetic field.
- Copper: Does not react with the magnetic field.
- Glass: Does not react with the magnetic field.
- Ceramic (non-magnetic): Does not react with the magnetic field.
Purpose & Function
- Efficient Heating: Induction cooking is significantly more energy-efficient than gas or electric coil stoves, as heat is generated directly in the cookware, minimizing energy loss.
- Precise Temperature Control: Induction cooktops offer very precise and responsive temperature control, allowing for accurate simmering, boiling, and frying.
- Rapid Heating: Induction cooktops heat cookware much faster than traditional stoves.
- Safety: The cooktop surface itself does not get as hot as traditional stoves, reducing the risk of burns. Many models have automatic shut-off features.
- Easy Cleaning: The smooth glass ceramic surface is easy to clean.
Usage Scenarios
- Residential Kitchens: Common in modern home kitchens.
- Professional Kitchens: Increasingly used in restaurants and commercial cooking environments due to their efficiency and control.
- Portable Cooking: Smaller, portable induction cooktops are available for use in RVs, dorm rooms, or for temporary cooking setups.
Common Types
- Built-in Induction Cooktops: Designed to be installed directly into kitchen countertops.
- Countertop Induction Cooktops: Portable, freestanding units that can be placed on any stable surface.
- Induction Cooktops with Downdraft Ventilation: Integrated ventilation systems to remove steam and odors.
- Single-Burner Induction Cooktops: Compact units ideal for small kitchens or specific cooking tasks.
- Double/Multi-Zone Induction Cooktops: Offer multiple cooking zones for simultaneous cooking.
Electromagnetic stoves are cooking appliances utilizing electromagnetic induction to heat cookware. They typically consist of a ceramic cooktop with coils underneath that generate a magnetic field when electricity is applied.
The following HS codes may be relevant:
- 8516604060: This 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: Other ovens; cooking stoves, ranges, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: Cooking stoves, ranges and ovens Microwave oven combinations. This is a broad category encompassing various electric cooking appliances, including stoves.
- 7321811000: This code covers stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas rings, plate warmers and similar nonelectric domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other appliances: For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels: Portable. While specifically mentioning non-electric appliances, it's important to consider if the stove's construction primarily involves iron or steel, even with electric components.
- 7321815000: This code covers stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas rings, plate warmers and similar nonelectric domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or steel: Other appliances: For gas fuel or for both gas and other fuels: Other. Similar to the previous code, this applies if the appliance is constructed of iron or steel.
Tax Rate Information (Based on provided reference material):
- 8516604060: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional tariff: 30%. Total tariff: 55.0%.
- 7321811000: Base tariff: 2.9%, Additional tariff: 0.0%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional tariff: 30%, Steel/Aluminum Additional tariff: 25%. Total tariff: 57.9%.
- 7321815000: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 Additional tariff: 30%, Steel/Aluminum Additional tariff: 25%. Total tariff: 62.5%.
Important Note: For HS codes 7321811000 and 7321815000, please note that a 25% additional tariff applies to steel and aluminum products post 2025.4.2. The material composition of the stove will determine the applicable tariff.