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Mini Hand Shredder

A mini hand shredder is a manually operated device used to destroy paper documents securely. These compact shredders are designed for personal use and offer a convenient, low-cost solution for protecting sensitive information.

Material

Typically constructed with a combination of:

• Housing: Primarily plastic (ABS, polypropylene) for lightweight operation and affordability. Some models may incorporate metal reinforcements.
• Blades: Hardened steel blades are essential for effective paper cutting. Blade configurations vary (see Common Types).
• Cutting Mechanism: Gears and levers, also often metal, facilitate the manual shredding process.
• Collection Bin: Plastic bin to hold the shredded paper.

Purpose

The primary purpose is security. Mini hand shredders prevent identity theft, fraud, and data breaches by rendering documents unreadable. They are used to dispose of:

• Bank statements
• Credit card offers
• Medical records
• Tax documents
• Personal correspondence
• Any documents containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Function

The device operates by feeding paper into a slot where rotating blades cut it into small pieces. The manual operation requires the user to turn a handle, driving the blades and processing the paper. The resulting shreds fall into a collection bin. The security level is determined by the cut type and shred size.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Office: Ideal for individuals needing to dispose of a small volume of sensitive documents.
• Travel: Compact size makes them suitable for use while traveling to protect information from theft.
• Small Businesses: Suitable for businesses with low document destruction needs.
• Limited Space: A good option where larger electric shredders are impractical.

Common Types

• Strip-Cut (or Ribbon-Cut): These shredders cut paper into long, narrow strips. They offer the lowest level of security (Level 1) and are easiest to reassemble.
• Cross-Cut (or Confetti-Cut): These shredders cut paper into small, diamond-shaped pieces. They provide a higher level of security (Levels 2-5) than strip-cut models and are more difficult to reconstruct.
• Micro-Cut: These shredders produce very small, almost unreadable particles, offering the highest level of security (Levels 5-7). Less common in mini hand shredders due to the increased force required.
• Capacity: Mini hand shredders typically have a limited sheet capacity (usually 1-5 sheets at a time). Overloading can damage the device.

Maintenance

• Oiling: Regular oiling of the blades is often recommended to maintain smooth operation and extend the life of the shredder.
• Bin Emptying: Frequent emptying of the collection bin is necessary to prevent jams.
• Avoid Thick Materials: Do not attempt to shred materials like cardboard, plastic, or metal.

Based on the provided information, “mini hand shredder” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 8443120000: Machines for the shredding or crushing of vegetable matter, paper, cardboard, plastics or similar materials.
  • Chapter 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof. This chapter covers a wide range of machinery.
  • Heading 8443: Machines for the shredding or crushing of vegetable matter, paper, cardboard, plastics or similar materials. Specifically targets equipment designed for size reduction of these materials.
  • Subheading 8443120000: Machines for the shredding or crushing of vegetable matter, paper, cardboard, plastics or similar materials. This specifically refers to these machines.
  • Tax Details: Basic duty: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%. Total tariff: 55.0%.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'mini hand shredder' are limited, with only the following 1 found.