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Paella Pan

A paella pan (Spanish: paellera) is a wide, shallow, round pan traditionally used to cook paella, a Valencian rice dish. Its design is integral to the dish’s preparation and characteristic texture.

Material:

• Carbon Steel: The most traditional and widely used material. It’s lightweight, heats evenly, and develops a patina with use, contributing to the flavor of the paella. Requires seasoning to prevent rust.
• Stainless Steel: Durable, easy to clean, and doesn’t require seasoning. However, it doesn't heat as evenly as carbon steel and may not develop the same flavor.
• Enameled Steel: Combines the benefits of steel with a non-reactive surface and easier cleaning. Can be prone to chipping if mishandled.
• Cast Iron: Retains heat exceptionally well, suitable for outdoor cooking. Heavy and requires careful seasoning.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a paella pan is to cook paella, facilitating the creation of the socarrat – a prized crispy layer of rice on the bottom. The pan’s shape and size are critical for achieving this.

Function:

• Even Heat Distribution: The wide, shallow shape maximizes surface area for even cooking and evaporation of liquids.
• Socarrat Formation: The thin base and large surface area encourage the development of the socarrat through controlled caramelization of the rice at the bottom.
• Liquid Evaporation: The pan's shape allows for efficient evaporation of the broth, concentrating flavors and achieving the correct rice consistency.
• Presentation: The pan itself is often used for serving the paella directly at the table.

Usage Scenarios:

• Traditional Paella Cooking: The core application.
• Outdoor Cooking: Suitable for use over open fires or gas burners, particularly carbon steel and cast iron pans.
• Large Gatherings: Paella pans come in various sizes, accommodating different numbers of diners.
• Other Rice Dishes: Can be used for cooking other similar rice dishes, though may not yield the same results as with paella.

Common Types (by Size):

• Small (30-38 cm / 12-15 inches): Serves 2-4 people. Suitable for individual portions or small family meals.
• Medium (40-46 cm / 16-18 inches): Serves 4-6 people. A common size for family gatherings.
• Large (50-60 cm / 20-24 inches): Serves 8-12 people. Ideal for larger groups or professional use.
• Extra Large (60+ cm / 24+ inches): Serves 12+ people. Used for very large events or commercial kitchens.

The size of the pan is chosen based on the amount of rice to be cooked and the desired thickness of the rice layer. A thin layer of rice is crucial for achieving the socarrat.

Paella pans are typically kitchenware made of iron or steel, used for cooking paella, a Spanish rice dish. Based on this description, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 7323930035: This HS code covers “Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel: Other: Of stainless steel Cooking and kitchen ware: Other: Cooking ware: Bakeware (cookware not suitable for stove top use)”. This code specifically includes cooking ware made of stainless steel. The basic duty is 2.0%, with no additional tariff currently, but a 30% additional tariff on steel and aluminum products will apply after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 57.0%.

• 7323930035: This HS code also covers “Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel: Other: Of stainless steel Cooking and kitchen ware: Other: Cooking ware: Bakeware (cookware not suitable for stove top use)”. If the paella pan is not stainless steel, this code may still apply depending on the specific material. The basic duty is 2.0%, with no additional tariff currently, but a 30% additional tariff on steel and aluminum products will apply after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 57.0%.

It is important to determine the exact material composition of the paella pan to ensure correct HS code classification. If the pan is made of a material other than iron or steel, other HS codes may be more appropriate.