HS code for tea kettle
The U.S. HS code for a tea kettle is usually 7323.93.00.15 (stovetop stainless steel), with a 2% general duty and an estimated total of 52% from China and 52% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 232: Steel and derivatives (50%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply, up to 77% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stovetop stainless steel | 7323.93.00.15 | 2% | 52% |
- 7323.93.00.15: Of stainless steel / Cooking and kitchen ware / Teakettles
What decides the code
A stovetop tea kettle of stainless steel is classified as cooking and kitchen ware of stainless steel under heading 7323, specifically 7323.93.00.15.
- Material decides the heading. Stainless steel puts the kettle in heading 7323, while a glass or ceramic kettle would fall in a different chapter.
- Construction and use decide the subheading. A stovetop kettle for cooking and kitchen use fits the stainless steel cooking and kitchen ware line 7323.93.00.15.
- The article must be a teakettle, not an electric appliance. A kettle that heats by its own power source is classified elsewhere.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a stovetop kettle under 8516 is wrong. That heading covers electric kettles with their own heating element, not a kettle heated on a stove.
- Classifying the kettle under 7323.94 is wrong. That line covers articles of iron or non-stainless steel, and this kettle is stainless steel.
- Classifying it under 7615 is wrong. That heading covers aluminum household articles, and this kettle is steel.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 52% = 2% general + 50% Section 232: Steel and derivativesMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 77%.
- Vietnam
- 52% = 2% general + 50% Section 232: Steel and derivativesMay also apply: Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). Up to 52%.
For HTS 7323.93.00.15, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Stovetop stainless steel
- CN 7323 93 00, 3.2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a tea kettle?
The U.S. HTS code for a tea kettle is usually 7323.93.00.15 (stovetop stainless steel). The first six digits, 7323.93, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a tea kettle from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 7323.93.00.15 is 2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 232: Steel and derivatives (50%)), the estimated total is 52% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%), Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 52%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.