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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8214906000 | Doc | 0.2¢ each + 3.1%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8214903000 | Doc | 1¢ each + 4.9%+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8211929030 | Doc | 0.4¢ each + 6.1%+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8211922000 | Doc | 0.8¢ each + 4.6%+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8208300030 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8208300060 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8301406060 | Doc | 43.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924104000 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909910 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7323930060 | Doc | 57.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7323997000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Slicer
A slicer is a kitchen tool used for cutting food into uniform slices. These tools vary widely in design and application, ranging from simple handheld devices to complex electric appliances.
Material
Slicers are constructed from a variety of materials, each offering different advantages:
- Stainless Steel: The most common material for blades due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and ability to maintain a sharp edge. Also frequently used for the body and base of electric models.
- Plastic: Often used for the body, handles, and safety components of both manual and electric slicers. Food-grade plastic is essential.
- Aluminum: Used for bases and some body components, offering lightweight strength.
- Wood: Traditionally used for cutting boards accompanying manual slicers; provides a stable surface.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a slicer is to achieve consistent slice thickness and uniformity, which is beneficial for:
- Presentation: Even slices improve the aesthetic appeal of dishes.
- Cooking: Uniform slices cook evenly.
- Portion Control: Consistent slice thickness aids in managing portion sizes.
- Efficiency: Slicers can significantly reduce the time and effort required to prepare large quantities of sliced food.
Function
Slicers operate through several mechanisms:
- Manual Slicers: Rely on hand pressure to push food across a blade. Often feature adjustable thickness settings.
- Electric Slicers: Utilize a rotating blade powered by an electric motor. Food is pushed against the blade via a carriage. Many models offer adjustable thickness and speed controls.
- V-Slicers: Use a V-shaped blade to create julienne or matchstick cuts.
- Mandolines: Feature a flat blade and a hand guard to create thin, uniform slices.
Usage Scenarios
Slicers are used in a wide range of food preparation contexts:
- Home Kitchens: For slicing meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and breads.
- Restaurants & Catering: For high-volume slicing of deli meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
- Commercial Food Processing: Large-scale slicing of meats, cheeses, and produce.
- Bakeries: Slicing breads, cakes, and pastries.
Common Types
- Deli Slicers (Electric): Designed for slicing large quantities of meats and cheeses. Feature powerful motors and adjustable thickness settings. Often used in commercial settings.
- Food Processors with Slicing Attachments: Versatile appliances that can perform a variety of tasks, including slicing.
- Mandolines: Feature a flat blade and hand guard for creating thin slices of vegetables and fruits.
- V-Slicers: Create julienne or matchstick cuts.
- Rotary Slicers: Utilize a rotating blade to slice vegetables and fruits.
- Cheese Slicers: Specifically designed for slicing cheese, often with wire or blade mechanisms.
- Bread Slicers: Designed for slicing loaves of bread evenly. Some are manual, while others are electric.
Kitchen tools, specifically slicers, can fall under several HS code classifications depending on their material, intended use, and design. Here's a breakdown of potential HS codes based on the provided information:
- 8208300030: This code covers knives and cutting blades for kitchen appliances or machines used in the food industry, specifically for meat-slicing, meat-cutting, or meat-chopping machines. If the slicer is designed as part of a larger meat processing machine, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 55.0%.
- 8208300060: This code also covers knives and cutting blades for kitchen appliances or machines used in the food industry, but is for “Other” types (including parts). If the slicer is a component of a kitchen appliance but doesn’t fall under the specific meat processing category of 8208300030, this code could be relevant. The total tax rate is 55.0%.
- 8211929030: This code applies to other knives with fixed blades, specifically kitchen and butcher knives. If the slicer is a standalone kitchen knife with a fixed blade, this code may be appropriate. The total tax rate is 0.4¢ each + 6.1%+37.5%.
- 7323930060: This code covers cooking and kitchen ware made of stainless steel. If the slicer is constructed from stainless steel and is a general-purpose kitchen tool, this code could apply. The total tax rate is 2.0%, with a 30.0% additional tax on steel and aluminum products, resulting in a 57.0% total tax rate.
- 7323997000: This code covers cookingware made of iron or steel that is not coated or plated with precious metal. If the slicer is made of iron or steel (but not stainless steel) and is a general-purpose kitchen tool, this code could be relevant. The total tax rate is 5.3%, with a 30.0% additional tax on steel and aluminum products, resulting in a 60.3% total tax rate.
Regarding HS codes 7323930060 and 7323997000, please note the need to verify the material composition (specifically whether it is stainless steel or another type of iron or steel) and the 30.0% additional tax on steel and aluminum products.