Product classification
HS code for Microwave oven: 8516.50
Ovens, microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes.
Classification of microwave oven under HS 8516.50
Microwave ovens intended for domestic use are classified under HS code 8516.50. Heading 8516 covers a wide range of electro-thermic appliances, including water heaters, space heaters, and hair-dressing apparatus. The sub-heading 8516.50 is specifically dedicated to microwave ovens. The classification is based on the appliance's technology—using high-frequency electromagnetic waves to heat food—and its intended environment, which is the household. Under the General Rules of Interpretation, the specific description "microwave ovens" in sub-heading 8516.50 takes precedence over more general headings. This code is used by customs authorities to regulate consumer safety standards and energy efficiency requirements. It is important to distinguish these from conventional electric ovens, as the heating mechanism is the primary factor in determining the four-digit and six-digit HS level.
- Covers
- Countertop domestic microwave ovens
- Built-in microwave ovens for home kitchens
- Over-the-range (OTR) microwave units
- Combination microwave-convection ovens for domestic use
- Also under 8516.50
- Panasonic NN-SN686S
- Samsung MS19M8000AG
- LG NeoChef
- Whirlpool WMH31017HS
- Toshiba EM925A5A-BS
Codes often confused with 8516.50
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8516.60, which covers other domestic ovens and cookers (like standard electric ovens). If the oven uses microwave energy as its primary heating source, 8516.50 must be used. Another error involves commercial microwave ovens. Large-scale microwaves used in restaurants or industrial food processing are often classified under HS code 8419.81 (for food preparation in the catering industry) or 8514.40 (other industrial induction or dielectric heating equipment), as 8516 is strictly for domestic-type appliances.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851650 (the code used for microwave oven), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851650 (the code used for microwave oven) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 851650, not only microwave oven.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.2B 71% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $427M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $206M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 29% of world imports
- 2 Japan $424M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $212M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $4.8B 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 microwave oven
Brazil classifies microwave oven under NCM 8516.50.00: HS 8516.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about microwave oven
What is the HS code for Microwave oven?
The HS code for Microwave oven is 851650 (Ovens; microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes). The HS code for domestic microwave ovens is 8516.50.
How do I classify Microwave oven for customs?
Microwave oven is classified under HS code 851650 — Ovens; microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are commercial microwave ovens classified?
Commercial or industrial microwave ovens are typically classified under HS code 8419.81 or 8514.40, depending on their specific industrial application and design.
Which countries are the top exporters of microwave oven (HS 851650)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851650 (the code used for microwave oven) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 71% of world exports), Malaysia ($427M) and Thailand ($206M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 microwave oven (HS 851650)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851650 (the code used for microwave oven) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 29% of world imports), Japan ($424M) and the United Kingdom ($212M). World imports came to about $4.8B, 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 Microwave oven the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851650 for Microwave oven 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 microwave oven in Brazil?
In Brazil, microwave oven (HS 851650) is classified under NCM 8516.50.00.