HS 8516Electronics

Microwave Ovens - HS 8516 classification, duty and landed cost

Microwave Ovens moves through customs under HS heading 8516. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
8516.50	Microwave ovens
8548.00	Electrical parts of machinery, n.e.s.

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 6% CE + WEEE + RoHS + Radio Equipment Directive; USB-C mandate on many devices.
United States	0% - 5% FCC Part 15 authorization; UL/NRTL for mains-powered goods.
China	0% - 10% Plus 13% VAT; CCC on consumer electronics; MIIT type approval.
India	7.5% - 20% BCD + AIDC + 18% GST; BIS CRS registration on 60+ e-goods.
UAE	5% GCC CET; TDRA type approval on wireless devices.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Microwave Ovens at FOB USD 3,500 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 70,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 4,550

CIF valueUSD 74,550

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Electronics)USD 5,964

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 4,026

Landed cost ≈ USD 84,540 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· CE (EU), FCC (US), CCC (China), BIS CRS (India), TDRA (UAE) type approval where applicable.
· RoHS (EU 2011/65) and WEEE producer registration for EU destinations.
· Battery Directive / Regulation compliance for products shipped with lithium cells (UN 38.3).

Top exporting countries

· China
· Malaysia
· Thailand
· Turkey

Frequently asked questions

What HS heading covers Microwave Ovens?

Microwave Ovens is classified under HS 8516.50. Chapters 84 and 85 cover ADP and electrical equipment; Chapter 90 covers precision instruments.

What type-approval is needed?

CE (EU), FCC (US), CCC (China), BIS CRS (India), TDRA (UAE), MIC (Japan) and KC (South Korea) each apply to specified electronics.

Are there battery restrictions?

Devices with lithium cells must have a UN 38.3 test summary and be packed to IATA DGR / IMDG SP 188/230. EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 adds passport requirements from 2027.

Does WEEE apply?

Yes for EU destinations. The importer must be registered in each Member State's producer responsibility scheme and mark the crossed-out wheelie bin.

What Incoterm dominates Microwave Ovens?

FCA or FOB port of loading for wholesale trade; DDP is common for e-commerce direct-to-consumer with local IOR arrangements.