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Slicer

A slicer is a tool used for cutting food items, typically into thin, even slices. The term broadly encompasses a range of devices, from simple handheld tools to complex electric appliances.

Materials

Slicers are constructed from a variety of materials, chosen for durability, hygiene, and the intended use. Common materials include:

• Stainless Steel: The most prevalent material for blades due to its corrosion resistance, sharpness, and ease of cleaning. Also used for bodies and housings in many models.
• High-Carbon Steel: Used for blades requiring exceptional sharpness and edge retention, often found in professional-grade slicers. Requires careful maintenance to prevent rust.
• Plastic: Used for housings, handles, and guides in some models, particularly consumer-grade versions. Often polypropylene or similar food-safe polymers.
• Aluminum: Used for some housings and bases, offering lightweight construction.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a slicer is to create uniform slices of food. This is valuable for:

• Presentation: Consistent slice thickness improves the aesthetic appeal of dishes.
• Cooking Consistency: Even slices cook at the same rate, ensuring uniform results.
• Efficiency: Slicers significantly reduce the time and effort required to prepare large quantities of sliced food.
• Portion Control: Uniform slices aid in accurate portioning.

Function

Slicers function by employing a blade to shear through food items. The method of operation varies based on the type of slicer:

• Manual Slicers: Require the user to physically push the food item across the blade.
• Electric Slicers: Utilize a rotating blade and a carriage mechanism to automatically feed the food item through the blade.
• Rotary Slicers: Employ a rotating blade and require the user to rotate the food item against the blade.

Usage Scenarios

Slicers are used in a wide range of settings:

• Home Kitchens: For slicing meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits.
• Restaurants & Catering: For high-volume slicing of deli meats, cheeses, and cooked roasts.
• Supermarkets & Deli Counters: For preparing sliced meats and cheeses for sale.
• Food Processing: Industrial slicers are used for large-scale food preparation.

Common Types

• Handheld Mandolines: Feature a flat blade and a hand guard for safety. Used for slicing vegetables and fruits. Often adjustable for slice thickness.
• Deli Slicers (Electric): Designed for slicing meats and cheeses. Typically feature a rotating blade and an adjustable carriage.
• Meat Slicers (Electric): Heavy-duty slicers specifically designed for slicing large cuts of meat. Often feature powerful motors and larger blades.
• Rotary Slicers: Utilize a rotating blade and require the user to rotate the food item. Commonly used for fruits and vegetables.
• V-Slicers: Feature a V-shaped blade for creating julienne or matchstick cuts.
• Food Processors (with Slicing Attachments): Versatile appliances that can perform a variety of tasks, including slicing when equipped with the appropriate attachment.

The declared goods are slicers, which are machines used for cutting materials into thin pieces. These machines are commonly found in food processing and kitchen environments.

The following HS codes are relevant to slicers, based on the provided information:

• 8438600000: This HS code covers machinery, not specified elsewhere in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, excluding machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils. Specifically, it includes machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts, or vegetables. This could apply to slicers used in industrial food processing of fruits, vegetables, or nuts.

  • Chapter 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances.
  • Heading 8438: Machinery for the preparation of food or drink, excluding machinery for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
  • Subheading 843860: Machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.

• 8208300030: This HS code covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, specifically for meat-slicing, meat-cutting, or meat-chopping machines. This applies to slicers specifically designed for meat processing.

  • Chapter 82: Knives and cutting blades.
  • Heading 8208: Knives and cutting blades.
  • Subheading 820830: Knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof.

• 8208300060: This HS code covers knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof, for kitchen appliances or machines used by the food industry, excluding those specifically for meat processing. This applies to slicers used in general food processing or kitchen environments.

  • Chapter 82: Knives and cutting blades.
  • Heading 8208: Knives and cutting blades.
  • Subheading 820830: Knives and cutting blades for machines or mechanical appliances, and base metal parts thereof.

• 8211929030: This HS code covers other knives with cutting blades, serrated or not, excluding those of heading 8208, and blades and other base metal parts thereof, specifically kitchen and butcher knives having fixed blades. This could apply to slicers that are manually operated kitchen knives.

  • Chapter 82: Knives and cutting blades.
  • Heading 8211: Knives with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives).
  • Subheading 821192: Other knives.

Regarding HS code 8208300030, 8208300060, 8211929030, please note the base tax rate is 0.0%, with a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax rate of 55.0%.

Regarding HS code 8211929030, please note the tax rate is 0.4¢ each + 6.1% + 37.5%.