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Fruit Digging Spoon

A fruit digging spoon is a specialized utensil designed for efficiently removing the pulp and seeds from fruits, typically melons and similar produce.

Material

These spoons are commonly constructed from:

• Stainless Steel: Durable, rust-resistant, and easy to clean. A common choice for both home and commercial use.
• Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive, often used for single-use or disposable applications. Quality varies significantly.
• Bamboo: An eco-friendly option, though less durable than metal.
• Silver: Used in more formal settings, primarily for aesthetic purposes.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a fruit digging spoon is to facilitate the consumption of fruits with a significant amount of pulp and seeds embedded within, such as:

• Watermelons
• Cantaloupes
• Honeydew melons
• Papayas
• Grapefruits (though specialized grapefruit spoons exist)

Function

The spoon’s design focuses on:

• Curved Blade: Allows for scooping along the contours of the fruit's flesh.
• Serrated Edge (often): Helps to separate the pulp from the rind and facilitate cutting through the fruit.
• Hollow Bowl: Efficiently collects the scooped-out fruit.
• Pointed Tip: Enables precise removal of seeds and pulp from crevices.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Use: For preparing and enjoying fresh fruit.
• Commercial Settings: Restaurants, fruit stands, and catering services utilize these spoons for efficient fruit preparation and serving.
• Fruit Carving: Used in decorative fruit arrangements.
• Baby Food Preparation: For scooping soft fruit pulp for infants.

Common Types

• Standard Fruit Spoon: Features a curved blade and hollow bowl, typically made of stainless steel. The most common type.
• Melon Baller: While not strictly a digging spoon, it's often used in conjunction with one to create attractive fruit presentations. Forms spherical portions of fruit.
• Grapefruit Spoon: Specifically designed for segmenting grapefruits, often with a pointed tip for separating membranes.
• Plastic Disposable Spoons: Used for single-serve applications, often found at buffets or picnics.
• Children's Fruit Spoons: Smaller in size and often feature safety designs for young children.

Based on the material, use, and application scenarios, a fruit digging spoon is a type of kitchen tableware used for consuming fruits. Here are the relevant HS codes from the provided reference material:

• 8215995000: This HS code covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: Other: Other (including parts). This is a broad category encompassing various kitchen utensils, including spoons.
  • 82: Chapter 82 – Articles of cutlery, forks, spoons, knives, surgical instruments and articles of razors, blades and similar edge tools.
  • 15: Heading 8215 – Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives and similar kitchen or tableware.
  • 99: Subheading 821599 – Other.
  • 50: Further breakdown – Other (including parts).
• 8215994500: This HS code covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: Other: Other: Spoons and ladles: Other. This is a more specific category within kitchen utensils, focusing on spoons and ladles.
  • 82: Chapter 82 – Articles of cutlery, forks, spoons, knives, surgical instruments and articles of razors, blades and similar edge tools.
  • 15: Heading 8215 – Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives and similar kitchen or tableware.
  • 99: Subheading 821599 – Other.
  • 45: Further breakdown – Other: Spoons and ladles: Other.
• 3924104000: This HS code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other. If the fruit digging spoon is made of plastic, this HS code is applicable.
  • 39: Chapter 39 – Plastics and articles thereof.
  • 24: Heading 3924 – Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
  • 10: Subheading 392410 – Tableware and kitchenware.
  • 40: Further breakdown – Other.

Regarding HS code 8215995000 and 8215994500, the applicable tax rate is 35.3% as of the reference material's data. Regarding HS code 3924104000, the applicable tax rate is 33.4% as of the reference material's data.