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Egg Cutter

An egg cutter is a kitchen tool specifically designed to slice cooked eggs cleanly and efficiently.

Material:

• Stainless Steel: The most common material for the cutting wires, offering durability and resistance to rust.
• Plastic: Often used for the handle and housing, providing a comfortable grip and ease of cleaning. Some models utilize BPA-free plastic.
• Metal (other): Less common, but some cutters may use other metals for the frame or structural components.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of an egg cutter is to create uniform slices of hard-boiled eggs for salads (egg salad, potato salad), deviled eggs, garnishes, sandwiches, or as a standalone snack. It aims to avoid crushing the egg, providing neat, presentable slices.

Function:

Egg cutters typically function using a series of thin, taut wires or blades. The egg is placed within the cutter, and a handle or mechanism is used to pull the wires/blades across the egg, slicing it into segments. Some designs require rocking the cutter back and forth, while others are a single-pull operation.

Usage Scenarios:

• Home Kitchens: The most common application, used for everyday meal preparation.
• Commercial Kitchens: Restaurants, cafes, and catering services utilize egg cutters for faster and more consistent egg slicing.
• Picnics & Outdoor Events: Portable and easy to use, making them suitable for outdoor gatherings.

Common Types:

• Wire Cutter: The most prevalent type, featuring a frame with closely spaced stainless steel wires. These are generally affordable and effective. Variations include single-wire, double-wire, and multi-wire designs.
• Rocking Egg Cutter: This type features a curved blade and a rocking motion to slice the egg. Often preferred for creating larger slices.
• Adjustable Egg Cutter: Allows the user to select the desired thickness of the slices.
• Patterned Egg Cutter: These cutters use shaped wires or blades to create decorative slices (e.g., flower shapes, hearts).
• Egg Slicer with Container: Includes a base to hold the egg during slicing, minimizing mess and potential for rolling.

Based on the material, use, and function, an egg cutter is a hand-operated mechanical appliance used in the preparation of food.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8210000000: This HS code covers hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof. This is applicable as an egg cutter falls under the category of hand-operated appliances for food preparation.

  • 82: Chapter 82 covers articles of cutlery, forks, spoons, knives, surgical instruments and articles of razors, pen-knives, scissors, crushers, mechanical lighters and lighters.
  • 10: Heading 8210 specifically covers hand-operated mechanical appliances.
  • 000000: This further specifies the subheading, covering all items within this category.

• 8214909000: This HS code covers other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof: Other: Other (including parts). While broader, an egg cutter could be classified under 'other articles of cutlery' depending on its design.

  • 82: Chapter 82 covers articles of cutlery, forks, spoons, knives, surgical instruments and articles of razors, pen-knives, scissors, crushers, mechanical lighters and lighters.
  • 14: Heading 8214 specifically covers other articles of cutlery.
  • 909000: This further specifies the subheading, covering 'other' items within this category, including parts.

• 8214906000: This HS code covers other articles of cutlery (for example, hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, chopping or mincing knives, paper knives); manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files); base metal parts thereof: Other: Cleavers and the like not elsewhere specified or included: Other. Depending on the design, an egg cutter might be considered a specialized cutting tool.

  • 82: Chapter 82 covers articles of cutlery, forks, spoons, knives, surgical instruments and articles of razors, pen-knives, scissors, crushers, mechanical lighters and lighters.
  • 14: Heading 8214 specifically covers other articles of cutlery.
  • 906000: This further specifies the subheading, covering 'cleavers and the like'.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'egg cutter' are limited, with only the following 3 found.

Please note that for HS code 8214909000 and 8214906000, the applicable tax rate includes a base tariff of 1.4¢ each + 3.2% or 0.2¢ each + 3.1% respectively, and a potential additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025.