Product classification
HS code for Electric stove: 8516.60
Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves).
Classification of electric stove under HS 8516.60
The classification of an electric stove under HS code 8516.60 is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI). Specifically, GRI 1 states that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 8516 covers electro-thermic appliances for domestic use. When a stove is purely electric, it must be distinguished from appliances that use gas or other fuels, which are classified under heading 7321. Furthermore, the distinction between a 'cooker' and a 'microwave' is essential, as microwaves are specifically carved out into subheading 8516.50. The 8516.60 subheading is a catch-all for various domestic cooking apparatus that rely on electric heating elements. This includes both traditional resistive heating and modern induction technology, as both utilize electricity to generate the heat required for cooking. Importers must ensure that the unit is indeed for domestic use; industrial-sized stoves used in commercial kitchens may fall under heading 8419 depending on their specific design and capacity. The classification also covers built-in units and free-standing ranges, provided they are electro-thermic and intended for the preparation of food in a household environment.
- Covers
- Electric kitchen ranges
- Induction cooktops and hobs
- Built-in electric ovens
- Portable electric cooking plates
- Electric boiling rings
- Domestic electric grillers and roasters
- Also under 8516.60
- Bosch HBL5351UC
- LG LREL6325F
- Samsung NE63T8111SS
- GE JGB700SEJSS
- Whirlpool WFE505W0JV
Codes often confused with 8516.60
Common mistake. Electric stoves are frequently confused with gas-operated stoves, which fall under HS code 7321.11. Even if a stove has electric ignition or an electric clock, if the primary heating source is gas, it belongs in Chapter 73. Another common error is using 8516.50, which is strictly reserved for microwave ovens. Additionally, industrial cooking equipment is often misclassified here, but if the equipment is not of a kind used for domestic purposes, it should be classified under heading 8419.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851660 (the code used for electric stove), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851660 (the code used for electric stove) 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 stove.
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 stove
Brazil classifies electric stove 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 stove
What is the HS code for Electric stove?
The HS code for Electric stove is 851660 (Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters; of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)). The primary HS code for a domestic electric stove, including ovens and cookers, is 8516.60.
How do I classify Electric stove for customs?
Electric stove 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.
Does this code include induction stoves?
Yes, induction stoves are classified under 8516.60 because they are electro-thermic appliances used for domestic cooking purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric stove (HS 851660)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851660 (the code used for electric stove) 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 stove (HS 851660)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851660 (the code used for electric stove) 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 stove the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851660 for Electric stove 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 stove in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric stove (HS 851660) is classified under NCM 8516.60.00.