HS code for toaster
The U.S. HS code for a toaster is usually 8516.72.00.00 (electric), with a 5.3% general duty and an estimated total of 17.8% from China and 17.8% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 42.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 8516.72.00.00 | 5.3% | 17.8% |
- 8516.72.00.00: Toasters
What decides the code
An electric toaster is an electrothermic appliance of a kind used for domestic purposes, classified under heading 8516 and specifically under 8516.72.00.00.
- The toaster is electric and heats by electrothermic resistance, which places it in heading 8516 rather than in mechanical or non-electric kitchen headings.
- Its use is domestic, which fits the other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes provision in heading 8516.
- The article is a toaster, and the subheading for toasters is 8516.72.00.00, so the product takes that line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a toaster under 8516.79 is wrong because that residual subheading covers other electrothermic appliances, not toasters, which have their own line at 8516.72.00.00.
- Classifying a toaster under 7321 is wrong because heading 7321 covers non-electric domestic cooking and heating appliances, and an electric toaster is electrothermic.
- Classifying a toaster under 8516.60 is wrong because that subheading covers electric ovens, cookers and cooking plates, not toasters.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 42.8%.
- Vietnam
- 17.8% = 5.3% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8516.72.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Electric
- CN 8516 72 00, 2.7%
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 toaster?
The U.S. HTS code for a toaster is usually 8516.72.00.00 (electric). The first six digits, 8516.72, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a toaster from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8516.72.00.00 is 5.3%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 17.8% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 17.8%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 8516.72.00.00Toasters
- Heading 8516Electric 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
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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.