U.S. imports of microwave ovens (HS 851650) totaled $95.6M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Microwave Ovens paid $13.5M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 14.10% of the $95.6M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDomestic microwave ovens imported under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, which dominates US supply alongside Malaysia and Vietnam. The US tariff schedule subdivides the heading by cavity capacity: at or below 22.5 liters (8516500030), between 22.5 and 31.0 liters (8516500060), and above 31.0 liters (8516500090), making accurate volume measurement a classification prerequisite. Importers should confirm whether units are designated for domestic (household) use, as commercial-grade microwave equipment may fall under different headings. The concentration of supply in a handful of Southeast Asian countries creates meaningful exposure to trade-remedy actions and supply-chain disruptions.
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2.6K shipments/mo
The US schedule breaks domestic microwave ovens into three capacity tiers: at or below 22.5 liters (8516500030), greater than 22.5 liters up to 31.0 liters (8516500060), and greater than 31.0 liters (8516500090). Importers must verify the manufacturer's rated internal capacity in liters before filing entry, as misclassification between tiers can trigger penalty exposure.
Yes. Microwave ovens originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty. Importers sourcing from Malaysia or Vietnam should also monitor whether those countries' products involve Chinese-origin components that could affect origin determinations under substantial-transformation rules.
HSChapter 85
ImportsExports
Imports
$95.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Microwave Ovens.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 4 of 14 in heading 8516
Subheading 851650 · $95.6M of $1.0B
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8516500090 | Microwave Ovens, Capacity Gt 31.0 Liters, Domestic | $74.7M | 14.17% | 98.95% | $10.6M |
| 8516500060 | Microwave Ovens, Capacity Gt 22.5l Lt=31.0l, Domes | $14.6M | 13.90% | 98.24% | $2.0M |
| 8516500030 | Microwave Ovens Capacity Lt=22.5 Liters, Domestic | $6.3M | 13.77% | 99.43% | $863K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8516500000 | Microwave Ovens, For Domestic Use | $2.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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China and Malaysia together supply 94% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 14.10% of total import value.