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U.S. imports of liquid-fuel cooking appliances and plate warmers of iron or steel (HS 732112) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Liquid-Fuel Cooking Appliances and Plate Warmers of Iron or Steel paid $394K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Liquid-Fuel Cooking Appliances and Plate Warmers of Iron or Steel imports of $1.6M in April 2026 ran 92% above the year-to-date monthly average of $807K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLiquid-fuel cooking appliances — including kerosene stoves and similar iron or steel units — occupy a narrow but distinct niche from gas and solid-fuel appliances, and the entire heading collapses to a single 10-digit line (7321120000), simplifying classification but not eliminating trade-remedy exposure. China is the dominant supplier, with Thailand and Mexico also among the leading sources. Importers of Chinese-origin goods should assess Section 301 applicability, while the product's end-use in camping, emergency preparedness, and off-grid cooking markets can affect admissibility review if the appliance incorporates fuel containers subject to DOT or CPSC requirements.
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Classification depends on the essential character of the complete article. A stove sold with an integrated or permanently attached fuel canister may be classified as a set or under the heading that gives the set its essential character. If the canister is a separate, removable component, the stove body typically classifies under 7321120000 while the canister may fall under a separate heading for pressure vessels or containers. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for combination products.
While CBP handles tariff classification, liquid-fuel appliances may also be subject to CPSC safety standards for consumer products, particularly regarding fuel leakage, combustion, and labeling. Importers should verify compliance with applicable CPSC regulations and any relevant ASTM or UL standards before entry. Products incorporating pressurized fuel systems may additionally require DOT compliance for the fuel-containment components.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAILAND | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| CHINA | $345K | $3K | -$342K |
| CANADA | -- | $79K | +$79K |
| SWITZERLAND | -- | $36K | +$36K |
| MEXICO | $16K | -- | -$16K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7321120000 | COOKNG APPLNCS AND PLT WRMRS, IRN/STL FOR LIQ FUEL | $1.6M | 25.36% | $394K |
COOKNG APPLNCS AND PLT WRMRS, IRN/STL FOR LIQ FUEL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7321120000 | COOKNG APPLNCS AND PLT WRMRS, IRN/STL FOR LIQ FUEL | $167K |
COOKNG APPLNCS AND PLT WRMRS, IRN/STL FOR LIQ FUEL
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ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL NESOI
HS 732690
STRUCTURES AND PARTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 730890
THREADED SCREWS AND BOLTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 731815
COOKING APPLIANCES ETC FOR GAS FUEL, IRON OR STEEL
HS 732111
NUTS OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 731816
TABLE, KITCHEN ETC ARTICLES & PTS, STAINLESS STEEL
HS 732393
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1.4M | $13K | -$1.3M |
| California | $102K | $25K | -$78K |
| Kansas | -- | $36K | +$36K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $833K | -- | -$833K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $488K | -- | -$488K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $93K | $13K | -$79K |