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Salt and Pepper Shaker

A salt and pepper shaker is a matched pair of containers used to dispense salt and pepper. They are a ubiquitous condiment set found in dining establishments and households globally.

Material

Historically, shakers were made from glass, silver, or ceramic. Modern shakers are commonly produced from:

• Glass: Offers visibility of contents, often with decorative elements.
• Plastic: Lightweight, inexpensive, and durable; commonly used in fast-food and casual settings.
• Stainless Steel: Durable, rust-resistant, and provides a sleek aesthetic.
• Ceramic: Offers a wide range of designs and colors, suitable for formal dining.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a salt and pepper shaker is to provide controlled dispensing of salt and pepper to season food at the table. They allow diners to adjust seasoning to their individual preferences.

Function

Shakers function via gravity-fed dispensing. They typically feature:

• Perforated Lid: Allows for controlled release of salt and pepper when inverted or shaken. The size and number of holes influence the flow rate.
• Body: Holds the salt or pepper granules.
• Base: Provides stability.

Usage Scenarios

• Dining Tables: The most common application, found in homes, restaurants, cafes, and other eating establishments.
• Cooking: Used during food preparation to season dishes.
• Outdoor Dining: Portable shakers are used for picnics, barbecues, and camping.

Common Types

• Traditional Shakers: Cylindrical or hourglass-shaped with a narrow waist, often paired with metal lids.
• Novelty Shakers: Available in a vast array of shapes and designs, often themed (animals, characters, etc.).
• Carousel Shakers: Feature a rotating base with multiple dispensing holes.
• Grinders: Incorporate a grinding mechanism to freshly grind peppercorns and sometimes salt crystals. These typically have a larger profile.
• Magnetic Shakers: Utilize magnets to prevent clumping of salt or pepper.
• Single-Handed Shakers: Designed for ease of use with one hand, often featuring a rocker mechanism.

Salt and pepper shakers are typically classified as tableware or kitchenware used for household purposes.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 3924101000: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Salt, pepper, mustard and ketchup dispensers and similar dispensers.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof. This chapter covers articles made of plastics.
  • 24: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles. This heading specifically focuses on these types of articles.
  • 10: Tableware and kitchenware. This subheading narrows down the category to tableware and kitchenware.
  • 1000: Salt, pepper, mustard and ketchup dispensers and similar dispensers. This specifically identifies salt and pepper shakers as falling under this code.

• 3926901000: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Buckets and pails.

  • 39: Plastics and articles thereof. This chapter covers articles made of plastics.
  • 26: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials. This heading covers a broader range of plastic articles.
  • 90: Other. This subheading indicates a category for other plastic articles.
  • 1000: Buckets and pails. While this code lists buckets and pails, it is included as it falls under the broader category of "other articles of plastics."

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'salt and pepper shaker' are limited, with only the following 2 found.

Regarding HS code 3924101000, please note that the articles must be classified as tableware or kitchenware.