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📦 Electrothermic slow cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes with stainless steel or painted metal exterior, each with a glass lid and removable ceramic cooking pot with a capacity of 5.68 liters, such cooker having five cooking functions (slow cook, brown and saute, steam, bake and roast) controlled by a digital control panel (provided for in subheading 8516.79.00), the foregoing without a thermometer probe or boiling and simmering functions
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United States to South Africa Trade Analysis for Electrothermic slow cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes with stainless steel or painted metal exterior, each with a glass lid and removable ceramic cooking pot with a capacity of 5.68 liters, such cooker having five cooking functions (slow cook, brown and saute, steam, bake and roast) controlled by a digital control panel (provided for in subheading 8516.79.00), the foregoing without a thermometer probe or boiling and simmering functions

Detailed tariff information for Electrothermic slow cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes with stainless steel or painted metal exterior, each with a glass lid and removable ceramic cooking pot with a capacity of 5.68 liters, such cooker having five cooking functions (slow cook, brown and saute, steam, bake and roast) controlled by a digital control panel (provided for in subheading 8516.79.00), the foregoing without a thermometer probe or boiling and simmering functions imports

Electrothermic slow cookers of a kind used for domestic purposes with stainless steel or painted metal exterior, each with a glass lid and removable ceramic cooking pot with a capacity of 5.68 liters, such cooker having five cooking functions (slow cook, brown and saute, steam, bake and roast) controlled by a digital control panel (provided for in subheading 8516.79.00), the foregoing without a thermometer probe or boiling and simmering functions Tariff Rate

HS Code:

20%
Effective 01 January 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight growth of 3% year-over-year for household electrothermic appliances

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under SADC Protocol
0%
Applicable to goods originating from SADC member states with proper certification of origin.
AGOA Preference
0%
Applicable to qualifying goods from the United States under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), subject to compliance with rules of origin and documentation.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
New Trade Agreement Boosts Electrothermic Slow Cooker Exports to South Africa
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and South Africa has reduced tariffs on kitchen appliances, including electrothermic slow cookers under HS subheading 8516.79.00. US exporters report a 15% increase in shipments of these 5.68-liter capacity slow cookers with specific functions to South African markets.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters with reduced tariffs facilitating higher export volumes and competitive pricing in South Africa.
South African Demand for US-Made Slow Cookers Surges Amid Retail Expansion
Major South African retailers have expanded their inventory of US-made electrothermic slow cookers with stainless steel or painted metal exteriors and digital control panels. This follows a growing consumer preference for multifunctional kitchen appliances with a 5.68-liter ceramic pot.
2023-09-22
Impact: Increased demand is likely to strengthen trade ties, encouraging US manufacturers to scale production for South African markets.
Logistics Challenges Impact Slow Cooker Shipments to South Africa
Recent port delays and shipping disruptions have affected the timely delivery of electrothermic slow cookers from the US to South Africa. Exporters of these specific 5.68-liter models report backlogs, potentially affecting market availability during the holiday season.
2023-08-30
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential revenue losses for US exporters and supply shortages in South Africa.
Policy Updates
US-South Africa Tariff Reduction on Kitchen Appliances
A new policy under the US-South Africa trade framework has reduced import tariffs on electrothermic appliances, including slow cookers under subheading 8516.79.00, by 10%. This applies to models with specific features like glass lids, ceramic pots of 5.68 liters, and digital control panels for five cooking functions.
Date: 2023-10-01
South African Import Regulation Update for Electrical Appliances
South Africa has updated safety and labeling requirements for imported electrical kitchen appliances, including electrothermic slow cookers. US exporters must ensure compliance with new standards for digital control panels and ceramic pot specifications to avoid customs delays.
Date: 2023-07-15