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HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

8514.20.40.00Microwave ovens

HTS Code 8514.20.40.00 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesIndustrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss; parts thereof:Furnaces and ovens functioning by induction or dielectric loss:Microwave ovens:For making hot drinks, or for cooking or heating food in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 8514.20.40.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026

China
Total duty
54%
$5,400.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
54.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$15,447.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 8514.20.40.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
4%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A*AUBHCCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
35%
Units of Quantity
No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China54%
  • Mexico29%
  • Canada29%
  • Vietnam29%
  • Germany29%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 21, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8514.20.40.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from China pay 54% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 29%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.

Total duty from China
54%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
29%
From Mexico, Canada and 17 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
54%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Mexico4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Canada4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Vietnam4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Germany4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Japan4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
South Korea4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Taiwan4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
India4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Ireland4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Italy4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Switzerland4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Thailand4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Malaysia4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
United Kingdom4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
France4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Indonesia4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Brazil4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Bangladesh4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Cambodia4%
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09
29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from China pay 54% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Mexico pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Canada pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Vietnam pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Germany pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Japan pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from South Korea pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Taiwan pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from India pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Ireland pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Italy pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Switzerland pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Thailand pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Malaysia pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from United Kingdom pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from France pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Indonesia pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Brazil pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Bangladesh pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Cambodia pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 25%.

Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8514.20.40.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $26M of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00), up 8% on 2024, mostly from Thailand (40%), Vietnam (29%) and China (13%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Thailand$11M40%32%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Vietnam$7M29%7%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
China$3M13%26%54%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Brazil$2M9%39%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Canada$1M4%2%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Philippines$982K4%31%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Germany$145K1%21%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
France$88K0%43%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Japan$74K0%27%29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
Switzerland$50K0%New29%25% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 8514.20.40.00 cover?

HTS code 8514.20.40.00 covers microwave ovens (For making hot drinks, or for cooking or heating food), classified under Chapter 85 (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) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8514.20.40.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8514.20.40.00 is 4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from China?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from China pay 54% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

What is the US tariff on microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Vietnam pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Goods that qualify for Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft pay 25%.

What is the US tariff on microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of microwave ovens (HTS 8514.20.40.00) from Mexico pay 29% in duties: the 4% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Goods that qualify for Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft pay 25%.

Where does the US import HTS 8514.20.40.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $26M of microwave ovens under HTS 8514.20.40.00, mostly from Thailand (40%), Vietnam (29%) and China (13%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8514.20.40.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8514.20.40.00 is 29%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.

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