HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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8215100000 | Doc | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject t+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8215919000 | Doc | 40.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8214909000 | Doc | 1.4¢ each + 3.2%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8214906000 | Doc | 0.2¢ each + 3.1%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7317006560 | Doc | 80.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7323993000 | Doc | 63.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7323999030 | Doc | 83.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Sugar Tongs
Sugar tongs are specialized tongs used for holding and transferring sugar cubes or lumps.
Material
Historically, sugar tongs were crafted from materials such as silver, Sheffield plate, brass, or pewter. Modern examples are commonly made from stainless steel, plated metals, or plastic. Silver tongs were particularly prevalent in affluent households, often forming part of a tea set or dining service.
Purpose
The primary purpose of sugar tongs is hygienic handling of sugar. Before pre-packaged sugar cubes were common, sugar was often supplied in loaves or large blocks. Tongs allowed guests to take sugar without directly touching it, preventing the spread of germs and maintaining cleanliness. Even with the advent of cubes, tongs remain popular for serving and aesthetic reasons.
Function
Sugar tongs function as a simple mechanical device employing a hinged jaw to grip and lift sugar. The design typically features two arms that converge at a pivot point, with the gripping surfaces often textured or shaped to secure sugar cubes without crushing them.
Usage Scenarios
- Tea Service: Traditionally used alongside tea sets for serving sugar with tea.
- Dining Tables: Presenting sugar for coffee or other beverages.
- Buffets & Dessert Bars: Allowing guests to self-serve sugar.
- Baking & Cooking: While less common, can be used for handling sugar in recipes.
- Cocktail Preparation: Used for handling sugar cubes when muddling or preparing cocktails.
Common Types
- Bright-Cut Tongs: Feature decorative engraving on the arms.
- Chased Tongs: Have raised, sculpted designs on the surface.
- Engine-Turned Tongs: Display intricate geometric patterns created by a lathe.
- Plain Tongs: Simple, unadorned designs, often made of stainless steel.
- Antique Tongs: Older tongs, often made of silver or Sheffield plate, valued for their historical significance and craftsmanship.
- Ice Tongs: While the name in the input refers to "sugar ice tongs", tongs designed specifically for ice are also common. These are often longer and more robust than sugar tongs. The input suggests a combination type, potentially for both ice and sugar.
- Spring-Loaded Tongs: Feature a spring mechanism for easier gripping.
根据您提供的商品信息“2件 4英寸糖冰钳”,以下是根据提供的参考资料匹配到的HS编码及相关说明:
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8215100000:
- 82 章:刀叉、勺子、铲子、捞勺、蛋糕铲、鱼刀、黄油刀、糖夹等厨房或餐具;及其贱金属零件。
- 15 类:成套的,至少包含一件镀贵金属的物品。
- 10 子类:包含至少一件镀贵金属的物品的成套物品。
- 说明:该HS编码适用于包含至少一件镀贵金属的厨房或餐具套装。如果您的糖冰钳是套装的一部分,且包含镀贵金属的物品,则适用此编码。
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8215919000:
- 82 章:刀叉、勺子、铲子、捞勺、蛋糕铲、鱼刀、黄油刀、糖夹等厨房或餐具;及其贱金属零件。
- 15 类:其他:镀贵金属的。
- 91 子类:其他(包括零件)。
- 说明:该HS编码适用于其他厨房或餐具,镀贵金属的,包括零件。如果您的糖冰钳未包含在套装中,且镀有贵金属,则适用此编码。
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7323993000:
- 73 章:铁或钢制餐具、厨房或其他家用物品及其零件;铁或钢丝棉;锅擦子和擦洗或抛光垫、手套等,铁或钢制。
- 23 类:其他。
- 99 子类:其他:镀贵金属的。
- 30 子类:其他。
- 说明:该HS编码适用于铁或钢制餐具、厨房或其他家用物品,镀贵金属的,包括零件。如果您的糖冰钳由铁或钢制成,且镀有贵金属,则适用此编码。
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7323999030:
- 73 章:铁或钢制餐具、厨房或其他家用物品及其零件;铁或钢丝棉;锅擦子和擦洗或抛光垫、手套等,铁或钢制。
- 23 类:其他。
- 99 子类:其他。
- 90 子类:其他:适合与食品或饮料接触的厨房或餐具。
- 说明:该HS编码适用于铁或钢制餐具、厨房或其他家用物品,未镀贵金属的,适合与食品或饮料接触的厨房或餐具。如果您的糖冰钳由铁或钢制成,未镀贵金属,且适合与食品或饮料接触,则适用此编码。
请注意,以上编码的适用性取决于糖冰钳的材质(铁或钢)、是否镀贵金属以及是否以套装形式存在。建议您根据实际情况仔细核对,并咨询专业的报关行或海关部门以确保准确申报。
根据提供的参考资料,对于HS编码7323993000和7323999030,请注意钢、铝制品加征关税25%。