USB-powered electric mug warmer, 18W, household use, warmer only without mug
If your commercial description matches these details, 8516.79.00.00 is a sensible starting point. Confirm the physical item and its paperwork before filing.
Electric Mug Warmer HS Code
Standalone electric mug warmers for household use are commonly considered under HTS 8516.79.00.00 as other electrothermic appliances. Final classification depends on the product attributes and the destination-country tariff schedule.
Most likely base code8516.79.00.00
Other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes
Interactive check
Narrow the code for your electric mug warmer
Confirm the product facts you know, then choose the closest tariff condition. The classifier will handle anything still uncertain.
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Product-specific worksheet
Use the facts that actually move this code
This page turns the tariff wording into a short review checklist for electric mug warmer shipments.
- Electric heating function
- Household or commercial use
- Whether a mug is included
- Power source and wattage
The first missing fact that changes the tariff path should be resolved with the supplier or product specification.
8419
Industrial or laboratory temperature-treatment equipment
This is the most useful comparison to make when the item is not exactly the example above.
Moving this shipment to another country?The HS six-digit base is shared, but national digits and duty measures can change. Compare the destination schedule with the tariff-code crosswalk, then run the exact description through the classifier.
Before you use this code
A practical classification check
Use the product facts—not just the marketing name—to confirm whether this starting point fits your shipment.
- 1Confirm the product identity
Electric heating function should match the tariff wording above.
- 2Check the deciding specification
Household or commercial use can change the national suffix or move the item to another heading.
- 3Compare the closest exception
Review 8419 when the product is industrial or laboratory temperature-treatment equipment.
Why this matters
The six-digit HS base is shared internationally, but the final reporting number and duty treatment depend on the destination country, product construction and current tariff notes.
Why this classification may apply
Other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes. This guide starts from the product type and tariff wording shown above; confirm the physical construction, principal function and other listed facts before using a code.
Which code applies?
The correct US reporting number depends on the product's physical characteristics and function, not only its marketing name. Choose the closest condition, then verify every fact before filing.
US HTS codeWhen it appliesGeneral duty
8516.79.00.00Other household electrothermic appliances2.7%
Facts that change the classification
- Electric heating function
- Household or commercial use
- Whether a mug is included
- Power source and wattage
Example and exclusions
Typical matching description
USB-powered electric mug warmer, 18W, household use, warmer only without mug
Do not use this code automatically when
8419Industrial or laboratory temperature-treatment equipment
9617A non-electric vacuum vessel rather than a heating appliance
Codes commonly confused with this product
8419Industrial or laboratory temperature-treatment equipment
9617A non-electric vacuum vessel rather than a heating appliance
HS code vs country-specific tariff code
The international HS system supplies a common six-digit base. The United States extends it into the HTS, while Canada and other customs administrations use their own national tariff digits and rules. If the destination is Canada, use the Canada Customs Tariff guide or choose Canada in the classifier.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an electric mug warmer?
A standalone household electric mug warmer is commonly considered under 8516.79.00.00, subject to its construction and use.
Does USB power change the heading?
USB power alone normally does not change the essential electric heating function, but power and construction help confirm the product identity.
What if the warmer is sold with a mug?
A retail set may require analysis under GRI 3 to determine the component that gives the set its essential character.
Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first six digits are the international Harmonized System base. Countries can extend that base into their own tariff and statistical numbers, so the destination country matters.
What information is needed for an accurate classification?
For electric mug warmer, the important facts include electric heating function, household or commercial use, whether a mug is included. A marketing name alone may not identify the final reporting provision.
Can material or product function change the code?
Yes. Material, principal function, construction and intended use can move a product into a different heading or national tariff suffix.
Should I use an HS code or an HTS code for the United States?
Use the international HS heading for the six-digit base, then use the current US HTS provision required for the entry and statistical reporting.
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Official source and scope
Based on the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. General rates may exclude origin programs, Section 301 or 232 measures, antidumping or countervailing duties, quotas and other agency requirements.
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