85166000
ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES›Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space-heating apparatus and soil-heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hairdryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric smoothing irons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545
Other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings; grillers and roasters
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Definition and scope of subheading 8516 60 - electric cookers and cooking plates
Subheading 8516 60 of the Combined Nomenclature covers electric cookers, cooking plates and boiling rings that use electrical energy to generate heat for food preparation. The scope includes freestanding electric cookers with ovens, built-in ceramic (vitroceramic) and induction hobs, portable hotplates with resistive heating elements, freestanding and built-in electric ovens, and camping electric cookers. The essential classification criterion is an electric heating device intended for food preparation that is not a microwave oven (8516 50). Induction hobs using an electromagnetic field to directly heat the bottom of ferromagnetic cookware are classified under 8516 60. Combined gas-electric cookers are classified under heading 7321 as fuel-burning appliances unless the electric element gives the appliance its essential character. Domestic electric grills are also classified under 8516 60 or 8516 79. For multifunctional appliances where classification is uncertain, Binding Tariff Information ruling is recommended.
Regulatory requirements and safety standards for electric cookers
Electric cookers and cooking plates under subheading 8516 60 placed on the EU market require CE marking pursuant to the Low Voltage Directive LVD (2014/35/EU) and the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU). Harmonised standard EN 60335-2-6 specifies particular safety requirements for stationary cooking ranges, while EN 60335-2-9 covers grills, toasters and similar food preparation appliances. Induction hobs are subject to additional requirements regarding electromagnetic field emission limits. The RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) restricts hazardous substances. The WEEE 2 Directive (2012/19/EU) imposes waste collection and recycling registration obligations. Electric cookers and ovens are subject to Ecodesign and energy labelling requirements - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013 establishes energy labels for such appliances. The GPSR Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires designation of an EU authorised representative for importers from third countries. CBAM does not apply to household appliances in Chapter 85. Importers must maintain complete technical documentation, CE declarations of conformity, and EPREL product fiches.
Duty rates and import conditions for electric cookers under subheading 8516 60
Current MFN duty rates for electric cookers and cooking plates under subheading 8516 60 should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database. Electric cookers are not IT products covered by the ITA Agreement. Preferential duty rates may be available under EU FTAs including CETA, EPA, EU-Korea, EVFTA, and TCA, subject to rules of origin compliance and valid proof of origin. Major exporters of electric cookers and hobs include China, Turkey, South Korea and Germany - importers should check TARIC for current trade measures for each origin country. Import documentation requirements include commercial invoice with technical specifications, transport documents, EORI number, CE declaration of conformity covering LVD and EMC, RoHS documentation, EU energy label and EPREL registration. For induction hobs, additional documentation on electromagnetic field emissions may be required by market surveillance authorities. National VAT is levied on import.
Ecodesign and energy labelling for appliances 8516 60
Heating appliances under CN 8516 60 are subject to EU ecodesign and energy labelling regulations. Water heaters (851610) require energy labels A+ to F. Microwave ovens and cooking plates must comply with LVD and EMC. MFN duty: 2.7%. Since 2024, USB-C requirements apply to devices with cable power under 100 W. WEEE registration and RoHS 2 are required.
Frequently asked questions
Are induction hobs classified under subheading 8516 60?
Yes. Induction hobs using an alternating electromagnetic field to directly heat the bottom of ferromagnetic cookware are classified under subheading 8516 60 as electric cooking appliances for food preparation. This classification covers both built-in induction hobs and portable single-burner induction plates. Induction hobs are subject to the same regulatory requirements as other electric cookers: CE marking (LVD, EMC), RoHS 2, WEEE 2 and energy labelling. Additional requirements apply regarding electromagnetic field emission limits.
Do electric cookers require an EU energy label?
Yes. Electric cookers and ovens placed on the EU market are subject to energy labelling requirements under delegated regulations implementing Directive 2009/125/EC. The energy label informs consumers about the appliance's energy efficiency class and must be displayed at the point of sale. The manufacturer or importer is responsible for registering the product in the EPREL database and placing a QR code on the label. Portable single-burner hotplates may be exempt from labelling requirements - qualification should be verified in the current delegated regulations.
How to distinguish a gas-electric combination cooker for CN classification?
Combined gas-electric cookers are classified according to the essential character of the appliance. If the main heat source for cooking is gas and the electric element serves an ancillary function (e.g. electric oven in a gas cooker), the appliance is classified under heading 7321 as a fuel-burning appliance. If the electric element constitutes the essential character, classification under subheading 8516 60 is appropriate. The determining criterion is GRI Rule 3(b). In case of doubt, Binding Tariff Information ruling is recommended.
Do heating appliances under 8516 60 require energy labels?
Some appliances under 8516 60 require energy labels, e.g., water heaters (851610). Cookers, toasters and coffee makers require CE (LVD + EMC) and RoHS 2.
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