Find HS Code and trade information for 2 pcs 4 inch sugar ice tongs

Sugar Tongs

Sugar tongs are specialized serving utensils used for holding and transferring sugar cubes or lumps. While historically used with loose sugar, they are now commonly employed for serving sugar cubes, ice, or other small solid items.

Material

Traditionally, sugar tongs were crafted from sterling silver, plated silver, or Sheffield plate. Modern tongs are frequently made from stainless steel, brass, or other durable metals. Plastic tongs are also available, primarily for disposable use.

Purpose

The primary function of sugar tongs is hygienic handling of sugar. Direct handling with fingers was considered impolite and unsanitary, particularly in formal settings. They also prevent sugar from sticking to hands. Beyond sugar, they can be used for olives, cocktail garnishes, or small candies.

Function

Sugar tongs operate via a simple lever action. The two arms of the tongs are brought together by applying pressure to the handles, gripping the sugar cube or ice between the pincer ends. Spring-loaded mechanisms are common to assist in opening and closing the grip.

Usage Scenarios

• Formal Dining: Traditionally part of a formal place setting, used for serving sugar with tea or coffee.
• Buffets & Charcuterie Boards: Used for serving olives, pickles, or other small solid foods.
• Cocktail Service: Employed for adding ice or garnishes to beverages.
• Baking & Food Presentation: Used for handling sugar cubes during baking or for aesthetically arranging sugar garnishes.

Common Types

• Bright Cut: Decorated with intricate patterns cut into the metal.
• Engraved: Feature decorative engravings on the arms.
• Chased: Decorated with raised patterns created by hammering the metal.
• Plain/Simple: Unadorned, focusing on functionality.
• Spring-loaded: Feature a spring mechanism for easier operation.
• Novelty Tongs: Shaped into various designs, often as decorative items.
• Ice Tongs: Specifically designed for handling ice cubes, often with longer arms and a more robust construction. The product description indicates this may be the type being referenced.
• Cocktail Tongs: Shorter and more delicate, intended for garnishing cocktails.

The declared goods are 4-inch sugar ice tongs, which are kitchen or tableware articles used for serving sugar or ice. They fall under the category of similar kitchen or tableware articles, specifically tongs.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 8215100000: This HS code covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metal. This code applies if the tongs are part of a set that includes at least one item plated with precious metal.

  • 82: Base metals and articles thereof.
  • 15: Tableware, kitchen or other household articles, and parts thereof, of base metal.
  • 10: Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metal.

• 8215913000: This HS code covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: Other: Plated with precious metal: Forks. While specifically mentioning forks, this code could apply if the sugar ice tongs are plated with precious metal.

  • 82: Base metals and articles thereof.
  • 15: Tableware, kitchen or other household articles, and parts thereof, of base metal.
  • 91: Other.
  • 30: Plated with precious metal: Forks.

Please note that the total tax rate for 8215100000 is the rate applicable to the article in the set plus 30.0%. The total tax rate for 8215913000 is 37.5%.