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Cake Icing Machine

A cake icing machine is an automated piece of bakery equipment designed to apply icing, frosting, or glaze to cakes efficiently and consistently. These machines range in complexity from semi-automatic depositors to fully automated systems integrated into large-scale production lines.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a cake icing machine is to reduce labor costs and increase production speed in bakeries, cake factories, and food processing facilities. They ensure a uniform coating of icing, improving the aesthetic appeal and quality of finished cakes.

Function:

Cake icing machines typically operate by depositing a pre-mixed icing onto the cake surface via nozzles or spreading mechanisms. Key functions include:

• Icing Distribution: Precise control over the amount and placement of icing.
• Patterning: Many machines can create various decorative patterns, such as swirls, stripes, or custom designs.
• Leveling: Some models include leveling blades or scrapers to ensure a smooth, even icing surface.
• Nozzle Control: Adjustability of nozzle height, angle, and movement for different cake sizes and shapes.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Designed for relatively easy disassembly and cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.

Usage Scenarios:

• Large-Scale Bakeries: High-volume production of standard cake types.
• Cake Factories: Automated icing of cakes for retail distribution.
• Food Processing Plants: Integration into production lines for various baked goods.
• Supermarkets/Retail Bakeries (with high volume): Consistent icing of in-house baked cakes.
• Specialty Cake Production (semi-automatic): For creating consistent base layers or patterns before manual decoration.

Common Types:

• Rotary Depositors: Cakes are placed on a rotating turntable, and icing is deposited as they pass under the nozzles. Suitable for high-volume production of round cakes.
• Linear Depositors: Cakes move along a conveyor belt while icing is applied. Versatile for various cake shapes and sizes.
• Piston Depositors: Use pistons to accurately dispense icing. Often used for smaller cakes or intricate designs.
• Airless Depositors: Employ air pressure to deliver icing, reducing air bubbles and providing a smoother finish.
• Multi-Color Depositors: Capable of applying multiple icing colors or flavors simultaneously.
• Semi-Automatic Depositors: Require manual cake placement but automate the icing process. Often used for smaller-scale operations or specialty cakes.
• Fondant Sheeting Machines: Specifically designed for applying a uniform layer of fondant to cakes.

The declared goods are cake icing machines. These machines are used in the food processing industry for applying icing to cakes, typically involving mixing, stirring, and potentially homogenizing functions.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided information:

• 8479820040: Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying or stirring machines. This code covers machines with functions like mixing, stirring, homogenizing, or emulsifying, which are commonly used in cake icing processes.

  • 84: Chapter 84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 79: Heading 84.79 – Machinery for the food, beverage and tobacco preparation industry, not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 820040: Subheading 8479.82.00.40 – Other machines and mechanical appliances.

• 8479820040: Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: Other machines and mechanical appliances: Mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying or stirring machines. This code is applicable if the machine's primary function is mixing or stirring the icing.

  • 84: Chapter 84 – Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 79: Heading 84.79 – Machinery for the food, beverage and tobacco preparation industry, not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 820040: Subheading 8479.82.00.40 – Other machines and mechanical appliances.

The applicable tax rate for 8479820040 is a base tariff of 0.0%, a surcharge of 25.0%, and a surcharge of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.