85167900
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
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Definition and scope of subheading 8516 79 - other electro-thermic cooking appliances
Subheading 8516 79 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other electric heating appliances for food preparation not classified under more specific subheadings 8516 71 (coffee makers) or 8516 72 (toasters). In commercial practice, this subheading encompasses a wide range of kitchen appliances: electric deep fryers (including oil-free air fryers), sandwich makers, waffle makers, electric contact and smokeless grills, electric slow cookers, multicookers, fondue sets, raclette appliances, electric woks and food steamers. The essential classification criterion is the use of an electric heating element for food preparation in a household appliance that does not fall under subheadings 8516 50 to 8516 72. Industrial catering equipment with high output capacity may be classified under heading 8419 or 8438. Garment steamers are also classified under 8516 79. Kitchen robots without a heating function are classified under heading 8509. Classification is based on GRI Rules 1 and 6.
Regulatory requirements for importing appliances under subheading 8516 79
Electric cooking appliances under subheading 8516 79 placed on the EU market are subject to the Low Voltage Directive LVD (2014/35/EU) and the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), requiring CE marking. Harmonised standard EN 60335-2-9 covers grills, deep fryers, sandwich makers and similar appliances, while EN 60335-2-13 addresses deep fat fryers. The RoHS 2 Directive (2011/65/EU) restricts hazardous substances. The WEEE 2 Directive (2012/19/EU) requires waste collection registration. Regulation (EU) No 1935/2004 governs food contact materials - all appliance surfaces in contact with food must meet migration standards. The GPSR Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires designation of an EU representative. CBAM does not apply to household appliances. For air fryers, specific safety requirements include overheat protection for the hot air chamber. Importers must maintain full technical documentation and a CE declaration of conformity.
Duty rates and import conditions for subheading 8516 79
Current MFN duty rates for appliances under subheading 8516 79 should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database. These appliances are not IT products under the ITA. 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. China is the dominant manufacturer and exporter of electric cooking appliances - importers should check TARIC for current trade measures. Imports from Russia and Belarus may be subject to EU sanctions restrictions. Import documentation includes commercial invoice with technical specifications and functional description (important for correct CN classification), transport documents, EORI number, CE declaration of conformity, RoHS documentation, food contact material compliance and WEEE registration data. National VAT is levied on import.
Ecodesign and energy labelling for appliances 8516 79
Heating appliances under CN 8516 79 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 air fryers classified under subheading 8516 79?
Yes. Air fryers using circulating hot air for food preparation are classified under subheading 8516 79 as other electric heating appliances for food preparation. These appliances do not meet the criteria for microwave ovens (8516 50), electric cookers (8516 60), coffee makers (8516 71) or toasters (8516 72), making 8516 79 the appropriate subheading. Air fryers are subject to LVD, EMC, RoHS 2, WEEE 2 directives and food contact material requirements.
How to classify a multicooker in the Combined Nomenclature?
Multicookers - electric kitchen appliances combining cooking, frying, baking, stewing and slow cooking functions - are classified under subheading 8516 79 as other electric heating appliances for food preparation. A multicooker does not meet the criteria for an electric cooker (8516 60), coffee maker (8516 71) or toaster (8516 72). Multicookers with pressure cooking functionality remain under 8516 79. The classification criterion is the use of an electric heating element for food preparation in a household appliance.
Does CBAM apply to appliances under subheading 8516 79?
No. CBAM (Regulation (EU) 2023/956) covers only goods from emission-intensive sectors: iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Electric cooking appliances under subheading 8516 79 belong to Chapter 85 of the CN and fall outside the scope of CBAM. Importing these appliances into the EU does not require CBAM registration, purchase of CBAM certificates, or CBAM declarations, regardless of the country of production.
Do heating appliances under 8516 79 require energy labels?
Some appliances under 8516 79 require energy labels, e.g., water heaters (851610). Cookers, toasters and coffee makers require CE (LVD + EMC) and RoHS 2.
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