Find HS Code and trade information for kitchen utensil sets

Kitchen Utensil Sets

Kitchen utensil sets are collections of tools used for preparing and serving food. They are commonly sold as coordinated groups, offering convenience and often a more economical option than purchasing individual items.

Material

Utensil sets are manufactured from a variety of materials, each with distinct properties:

• Stainless Steel: Durable, rust-resistant, and generally dishwasher safe. A common and versatile choice. Grades of stainless steel vary, with higher grades offering greater corrosion resistance.
• Silicone: Heat-resistant, non-scratch, and gentle on cookware surfaces. Often used for spatulas, turners, and serving spoons.
• Wood: Traditional material, offering a natural aesthetic and gentle handling of cookware. Requires more maintenance as it can absorb flavors and is not dishwasher safe. Bamboo is a sustainable wood option.
• Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive. However, lower-quality plastics can melt or warp with high heat and may not be as durable. BPA-free plastics are preferred.
• Nylon: Heat-resistant and durable, often used for slotted spoons and spatulas.
• Combination Materials: Many sets combine materials, such as stainless steel with silicone handles for improved grip and heat resistance.

Purpose & Function

Utensil sets provide tools for a wide range of kitchen tasks:

• Mixing: Whisks, spoons, spatulas
• Stirring: Spoons, ladles
• Flipping & Turning: Turners, spatulas
• Serving: Serving spoons, ladles, tongs
• Measuring: Measuring cups and spoons
• Cutting & Chopping (sometimes included): Kitchen shears, pizza cutters
• Preparation: Peelers, graters

Usage Scenarios

• Home Cooking: The most common use, providing essential tools for everyday meal preparation.
• Baking: Sets designed for baking often include specific tools like dough scrapers and offset spatulas.
• Professional Kitchens: Durable, high-quality sets are used in restaurants and catering services.
• Camping & Outdoor Cooking: Lightweight, portable sets are available for outdoor use.

Common Types & Items Included

Sets vary in size and composition, but commonly include:

• Basic Sets (7-12 pieces): Typically include a slotted spoon, solid spoon, slotted turner, ladle, whisk, spatula, and measuring cups/spoons.
• Expanded Sets (15-20+ pieces): Include additional items such as tongs, pasta servers, cheese graters, pizza cutters, kitchen shears, and peelers.
• Specialty Sets: Focused on specific cooking styles, such as baking, grilling, or pasta making.
• Individual Items Commonly Found:
  • Spatulas: Rubber, silicone, metal, offset
  • Spoons: Solid, slotted, serving, soup
  • Turners: Slotted, metal, fish
  • Whisks: Balloon, flat, sauce
  • Tongs: Stainless steel, silicone-tipped
  • Ladles: Soup, sauce
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons: Various sizes
  • Peelers: Swivel, Y-peelers
  • Graters: Box graters, rotary graters
  • Kitchen Shears: Multi-purpose, poultry shears
  • Pizza Cutter: Wheel, rocker

Considerations when Purchasing

• Material Quality: Choose durable, food-safe materials.
• Heat Resistance: Ensure tools can withstand high temperatures.
• Ergonomic Design: Comfortable handles are important for ease of use.
• Dishwasher Safety: Convenience for cleaning.
• Storage: Consider sets with storage containers or hanging loops.
• Budget: Sets range in price depending on materials and quantity of items.

Kitchen utensil sets fall under various classifications depending on the materials and specific components. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8210000000: This 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. If the set includes items like manual food processors, whisks, or other hand-powered tools, this code may apply. The base rate is 3.7%, with an additional 25.0% duty, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total rate of 58.7%.

• 7323930060: This code applies to other articles of table, kitchen or household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; specifically, stainless steel cooking and kitchen ware. If the set is made of stainless steel, this code is relevant. The base rate is 2.0%, with a total rate of 57.0%.

• 7323997000: This code covers other articles of table, kitchen or household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel, not coated or plated with precious metal. If the set is made of iron or steel and lacks a precious metal coating, this code may be applicable. The base rate is 5.3%, with a total rate of 60.3%.

• 3924104000: This code applies to tableware and kitchenware of plastics. If the utensil set is made entirely of plastic, this code is relevant. The base rate is 3.4%, with a total rate of 33.4%.

• 8214906000: This code covers other articles of cutlery, including cleavers and the like not elsewhere specified or included. If the set contains items that could be classified as cutlery (e.g., kitchen knives), this code may apply. The base rate is 0.2¢ each + 3.1%, with a total rate of 33.1%.

Regarding HS code 7323930060 and 7323997000, please note the potential for a 25% additional duty on steel and aluminum products.