Find HS Code and trade information for electric whirlwind vegetable cutter

Electric Whirlwind Vegetable Cutter

An electric whirlwind vegetable cutter, also known as an electric food chopper or mini food processor, is a small kitchen appliance designed for quickly chopping, dicing, mincing, and pureeing a variety of food items.

Material:

• Housing: Typically constructed from plastic (often polypropylene or ABS) for lightweight operation and ease of cleaning. More robust models may incorporate stainless steel elements.
• Blades: Primarily stainless steel, selected for durability, corrosion resistance, and sharpness. Blade designs vary based on intended function (see Common Types).
• Motor: Electric motors power the device, with wattage influencing power and efficiency.
• Bowl/Container: Often made of plastic (BPA-free options are common) or glass.

Purpose:

The primary purpose is to reduce food preparation time and effort, particularly for tasks involving chopping vegetables, fruits, herbs, nuts, and other soft foods. They are intended for smaller quantities compared to full-sized food processors.

Function:

The appliance operates via a rotating blade assembly driven by an electric motor. Food is placed within a container, and the motor spins the blades to cut, chop, or puree the contents. Most models feature a pulse function for controlled chopping.

Usage Scenarios:

• Vegetable Preparation: Chopping onions, garlic, peppers, carrots, celery, and other vegetables for salads, soups, stews, and stir-fries.
• Herb Processing: Quickly mincing herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, and chives.
• Nut Chopping: Coarsely or finely chopping nuts for baking or garnishing.
• Sauce & Dip Creation: Making salsas, pestos, guacamole, and other sauces or dips.
• Baby Food Preparation: Pureeing cooked vegetables or fruits for infant feeding.
• Small Batch Tasks: Ideal for preparing ingredients in smaller quantities, avoiding the need to use a large food processor.

Common Types:

• Corded Models: Plug directly into an electrical outlet, offering consistent power.
• Cordless Models: Battery-powered, providing greater portability and flexibility.
• Manual Models: Some versions operate via a hand-cranked mechanism, eliminating the need for electricity.
• Single-Blade Models: Designed for basic chopping and mincing.
• Multi-Blade Models: Include various blade attachments for different functions (e.g., chopping, dicing, slicing, pureeing).
• With/Without Container Scale: Some models include a built-in scale for measuring ingredients directly in the container.
• Larger Capacity Models: Available in larger sizes for processing slightly greater quantities of food.

The declared goods, an electric whirlwind vegetable cutter, are kitchen appliances designed for the preparation of fruits and vegetables through cutting or chopping. These devices utilize electrical power to facilitate food processing tasks.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 8438600000: This HS code covers machinery, not specified elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, other than machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils; parts thereof. Specifically, it includes machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables. This is applicable as the cutter is designed for food preparation.

  • 84: Chapter – Machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 38: Heading – Machinery for the preparation of food or drink, not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 600000: Subheading – Machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.

• 8479820040: This HS code covers machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof. More specifically, it includes other machines and mechanical appliances, namely mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying or stirring machines, and specifically mixing, kneading or stirring machines. An electric whirlwind vegetable cutter performs a crushing/grinding function.

  • 84: Chapter – Machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof.
  • 79: Heading – Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 820040: Subheading – Other machines and mechanical appliances; Mixing, kneading or stirring machines.

• 8205513030: This HS code covers handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof; other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof; household tools, and parts thereof; of iron or steel; kitchen and table implements. While an electric cutter is not strictly a handtool, some models may be classified under this code if they are designed for manual operation or have a significant handtool component.

  • 82: Chapter – Tools, implements, cutlery, hand tools, and articles thereof.
  • 05: Heading – Handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof.
  • 513030: Subheading – Household tools, and parts thereof; Of iron or steel; Kitchen and table implements.

Regarding HS code 8438600000 and 8479820040, please note that the applicable tariff is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and a tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025. This results in a total tariff of 55.0%.