| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8210000000 | Doc | 58.7% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8214906000 | Doc | 0.2¢ each + 3.1%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8214909000 | Doc | 1.4¢ each + 3.2%+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8479820040 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8479820040 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8206000000 | Doc | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject t+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Potato Slicer
A potato slicer is a kitchen tool used to cut potatoes into uniform slices. These tools vary significantly in design, ranging from simple handheld mandolines to more complex electric devices. Their primary function is to expedite and standardize potato preparation for various culinary applications.
Material
Potato slicers are commonly constructed from the following materials:
- Stainless Steel: Provides durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning. Blades are almost always stainless steel.
- Plastic: Often used for the body and safety components (guards, handles). ABS plastic is a common choice due to its impact resistance.
- Aluminum: Found in some heavier-duty models, offering stability.
Purpose
The main purpose of a potato slicer is to efficiently create consistent potato slices for:
- Chips/Crisps: Achieving uniform thickness is crucial for even cooking and texture.
- Fries: While dedicated fry cutters exist, slicers can produce acceptable fries, especially thicker-cut styles.
- Gratins/Scalloped Potatoes: Thin, even slices are essential for proper layering and cooking.
- Au Gratin Potatoes: Similar to gratins, requiring consistent slice thickness.
- Potato Salad: Uniform slices contribute to even cooking and presentation.
- Chips for Baking: Creating even chips for baking.
Function
Potato slicers operate by securing the potato and applying a blade across it to create slices. The mechanisms vary:
- Handheld Mandolines: The user manually slides the potato across a blade. Often feature adjustable blade settings for varying slice thickness.
- Rocking Potato Slicers: A rocking motion applies the blade to the potato.
- Rotary Potato Slicers: A rotating mechanism feeds the potato into the blade.
- Electric Potato Slicers: Automated operation with a motor driving the slicing process.
Usage Scenarios
- Home Kitchens: For general potato preparation.
- Restaurants/Commercial Kitchens: High-volume potato slicing.
- Food Processing Facilities: Large-scale potato processing.
- Catering Services: Preparing potatoes for events.
Common Types
- V-Slicer: Features a V-shaped blade for creating julienne or matchstick potatoes, but can also produce slices.
- Flat Blade Mandoline: The most common type, with a flat blade and adjustable thickness settings. Often includes safety guards.
- Rotary Blade Slicer: Uses a rotating blade and a hand crank to feed the potato through.
- Electric Potato Slicer: Automated, offering speed and consistency.
- French Fry Cutter (often a type of potato slicer): Specifically designed for creating French fry-shaped cuts.
- Waffle Cut Slicer: Creates waffle-shaped potato cuts.
- Spiral Potato Slicer: Creates spiral-cut potatoes.
A potato slicer is a mechanical appliance used in the preparation of food, specifically for cutting potatoes into slices. It falls under the category of hand-operated mechanical appliances for food preparation.
The following HS codes are relevant:
- 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. This is a broad category that directly includes potato slicers as they are hand-operated appliances for food preparation. The basic duty is 3.7%, with an additional surcharge of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 58.7%.
- 8479820040: This code covers machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere, specifically mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenizing, emulsifying or stirring machines, including mixing, kneading or stirring machines. While a potato slicer doesn't stir, it does crush or grind the potato to create slices, potentially fitting this description. The basic duty is 0.0%, with an additional surcharge of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%. Note that this code appears twice in the reference material with identical information.
Regarding HS code 8210000000, please be aware that the weight limitation is 10 kg or less. If the potato slicer exceeds this weight, a different HS code would be required.