Find HS Code and trade information for butter nozzle

Butter Nozzle

A butter nozzle is a specialized tool used to shape and apply butter, typically for decorative purposes or to create aesthetically pleasing presentations. It is commonly found in culinary settings, particularly in professional kitchens and bakeries, but is also used in home cooking.

Material

Butter nozzles are typically constructed from the following materials:

• Stainless Steel: The most common material due to its durability, resistance to corrosion, ease of cleaning, and ability to maintain shape.
• Plastic: Less expensive option, suitable for basic designs and occasional use. However, plastic nozzles can be less precise and may retain odors or stains.
• Silicone: Flexible and heat-resistant, making them suitable for working with melted butter or warm mixtures. They are also easy to clean.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a butter nozzle is to:

• Decoration: Create decorative butter shapes, flowers, rosettes, and other patterns on baked goods, plates, or other food items.
• Presentation: Enhance the visual appeal of dishes by precisely applying butter in an attractive manner.
• Portion Control: Dispense a consistent amount of butter for uniform presentation and recipe adherence.

Function

A butter nozzle functions by:

• Applying Pressure: The user applies pressure to the nozzle, forcing butter through a shaped opening.
• Creating Shape: The shape of the opening determines the final shape of the butter application.
• Controlled Flow: The nozzle allows for a controlled and precise flow of butter, enabling intricate designs.

Usage Scenarios

• Pastry Decoration: Decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other pastries with butter-based creams or decorative butter shapes.
• Plate Decoration: Creating decorative butter designs on plates as part of food presentation.
• Garnishing: Adding butter as a garnish to dishes, such as vegetables, meats, or seafood.
• Sandwich Art: Applying butter in creative patterns or designs on sandwiches.

Common Types

Butter nozzles come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, each designed for specific decorative effects. Common types include:

• Rose Nozzle: Creates rose-shaped butter designs.
• Star Nozzle: Creates star-shaped or ridged butter patterns.
• Round Nozzle: Creates lines, dots, or smooth butter applications.
• Leaf Nozzle: Creates leaf-shaped butter decorations.
• Petal Nozzle: Creates petal-shaped butter designs.
• Specialty Nozzles: Various other shapes for unique and intricate designs.

Nozzles are often used with a piping bag, which holds the butter and provides a handle for applying pressure. Some nozzles are designed for use with specialized butter application tools.

Butter nozzles fall under the category of appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8424201000: Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines; parts thereof: Spray guns and similar appliances: Simple piston pump sprays and powder bellows. This code covers spray guns and similar appliances, which would include nozzles used for spraying liquids like butter. The basic duty is 2.9%, with an additional 25.0% duty, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 57.9%.
• 8424899000: Mechanical appliances (whether or not hand operated) for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, whether or not charged; spray guns and similar appliances; steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines; parts thereof: Other appliances: Other. If the butter nozzle is classified as a more general appliance not specifically covered by the more detailed code 8424201000, this code applies. The basic duty is 1.8%, with an additional 25.0% duty, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 56.8%.

It is important to determine whether the butter nozzle is considered a “simple piston pump spray” or falls into the “other” category. If it is a component of a larger appliance, the classification of the entire appliance may be relevant.