HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
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7323930035 | Doc | 57.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
7323940021 | Doc | 65.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8301700000 | Doc | 42.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8306100000 | Doc | 35.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
8306290000 | Doc | 30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3924104000 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926901600 | Doc | 40.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Cake Pan
A cake pan is a baking mold used to bake cakes. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, each suited to different cake types and baking needs.
Materials
- Aluminum: A common and affordable choice, aluminum heats evenly and is a good conductor of heat, resulting in golden crusts. Can be reactive with acidic ingredients, potentially altering color or flavor, though anodized aluminum mitigates this.
- Non-stick Steel: Provides durability and even heating. The non-stick coating facilitates easy cake release and cleaning.
- Stainless Steel: Durable, non-reactive, and easy to clean. Doesn't heat as evenly as aluminum but offers excellent longevity.
- Silicone: Flexible, non-stick, and easy to clean. Good for delicate cakes, but may require support during baking as they lack rigidity.
- Glass: Allows bakers to monitor cake progress visually. Heats more slowly and requires lower baking temperatures.
- Cast Iron: Retains heat exceptionally well, suitable for rustic cakes or those requiring a dense crumb. Requires seasoning to prevent sticking.
Purpose & Function
The primary function of a cake pan is to provide a contained shape for the cake batter as it expands and sets during baking. They distribute heat to cook the cake evenly and facilitate the formation of a stable structure.
Usage Scenarios
Cake pans are used in a broad range of baking scenarios, including:
- Home Baking: Everyday cake preparation for birthdays, desserts, or personal enjoyment.
- Professional Bakeries: High-volume cake production for commercial sale.
- Pastry Shops: Specialized cake designs and intricate baking projects.
- Cooking Competitions: Precise baking and presentation requirements.
Common Types
- Round Cake Pan: The most common type, suitable for layered cakes and general baking. Available in various diameters.
- Square Cake Pan: Ideal for sheet cakes, brownies, and bar cookies.
- Rectangle Cake Pan: Similar to square pans, often used for larger sheet cakes.
- Bundt Pan: Characterized by a distinctive ring shape with fluted or decorative sides. Produces cakes with a central hole.
- Springform Pan: Features removable sides, allowing for easy cake release, particularly useful for cheesecakes and delicate cakes.
- Tube Pan: Has a central tube that promotes even baking and provides a higher rise, often used for angel food cakes and chiffon cakes.
- Loaf Pan: Rectangular pan used for pound cakes, banana bread, and quick breads.
- Mini Cake Pans: Smaller versions of standard pans, ideal for individual cakes or cupcakes.
- Fluted Cake Pan: Decorative pans with intricate designs, creating visually appealing cakes.
Cake pans fall under the category of cooking ware, specifically bakeware not suitable for stovetop use, made of either iron/steel or plastics. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:
- 7323930035: This HS code covers table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel: Other: Of stainless steel Cooking and kitchen ware: Other: Cooking ware: Bakeware (cookware not suitable for stove top use). This would apply to stainless steel cake pans. The first two digits (73) indicate articles of iron or steel. The next two (23) specify household articles. The following digits further refine the category to bakeware made of stainless steel.
- 7323940021: This HS code covers table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel: Other: Of iron (other than cast iron) or steel, enameled Cooking and kitchen ware: Of steel: Other: Cooking ware: Bakeware (cookware not suitable for stove top use). This applies to iron or steel (non-cast iron) enameled cake pans. The first two digits (73) indicate articles of iron or steel, and the following digits specify enameled bakeware.
- 3924104000: This HS code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other. This applies to cake pans made of plastic. The first two digits (39) indicate plastics, and the following digits specify kitchenware.
Regarding HS code 7323930035 and 7323940021, the material of the cake pan (stainless steel or enameled iron/steel) is a key factor in determining the correct classification.