Product classification
HS code for Electric grill: 8516.60
Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves).
Classification of electric grill under HS 8516.60
Electric grills for domestic use are classified under HS code 8516.60. This code is part of Heading 8516, which encompasses a wide range of electro-thermic appliances. Specifically, 8516.60 covers ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers, and roasters. The classification is driven by the primary function of the device: using electric resistance heating to cook food through direct or radiant heat. For a product to be classified here, it must be of a kind used for domestic purposes. This means the size, power consumption, and design should be consistent with household use rather than industrial food processing. The presence of features like non-stick plates, adjustable thermostats, and drip trays are common characteristics of products in this category. It is important to note that even if the grill has secondary functions, such as a sandwich press capability, the heating and grilling function remains the primary characteristic for classification under 8516.60. The construction usually involves an internal heating element that transfers heat to a metal surface or directly to the food.
- Covers
- Contact grills and panini presses
- Indoor electric barbecue grills
- Electric raclette grills
- Electric griddles for household use
- Open-face electric broilers
- Also under 8516.60
- Bosch HBL5351UC
- LG LREL6325F
- Samsung NE63T8111SS
- GE JGB700SEJSS
- Whirlpool WFE505W0JV
Codes often confused with 8516.60
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8516.79, which is a residual category for "other" electro-thermic appliances like deep fryers or sandwich toasters. While a grill might look like a sandwich toaster, 8516.60 is more specific for "grillers." Additionally, industrial-sized grills used in restaurants should not be classified here; they typically fall under 8419.81 as machinery for making hot drinks or for cooking or heating food.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851660 (the code used for electric grill), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851660 (the code used for electric grill) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 851660, not only electric grill.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.5B 42% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.8B 10% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $1.2B 6.7% of world exports
World total: $17.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.3B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.3B 8.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $910M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $15.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for electric grill
Brazil classifies electric grill under NCM 8516.60.00: HS 8516.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric grill
What is the HS code for Electric grill?
The HS code for Electric grill is 851660 (Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters; of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)). The HS code for a domestic electric grill is 8516.60, which includes domestic ovens, cookers, and grillers.
How do I classify Electric grill for customs?
Electric grill is classified under HS code 851660 — Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters; of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are outdoor electric BBQs classified under 8516.60?
Yes, as long as they are designed for domestic use and operate via electric heating elements, they fall under 8516.60. Gas-powered outdoor grills, however, fall under 7321.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric grill (HS 851660)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851660 (the code used for electric grill) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.5B, 42% of world exports), Germany ($1.8B) and Türkiye ($1.2B). World exports came to about $17.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of electric grill (HS 851660)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851660 (the code used for electric grill) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.3B) and the United Kingdom ($910M). World imports came to about $15.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Electric grill the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851660 for Electric grill is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for electric grill in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric grill (HS 851660) is classified under NCM 8516.60.00.