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Spoon Pad

A spoon pad, also known as a spoon rest, is a small utensil designed to hold a cooking spoon, ladle, or other utensil when it is not in use during food preparation or serving. Its primary function is to prevent drips and spills from the utensil from making a mess on the countertop or stovetop.

Material:

• Stainless Steel: Durable, corrosion-resistant, and easy to clean. A common choice for its longevity and professional appearance.
• Ceramic: Offers a variety of colors and designs, often aesthetically pleasing. Can be prone to chipping or breaking if dropped.
• Silicone: Heat-resistant, flexible, and non-scratching. Often features a weighted base to prevent tipping.
• Plastic: Lightweight and inexpensive, but may stain or melt with high heat.
• Wood: Provides a natural look and feel, but requires more care to prevent warping or cracking.
• Cast Iron: Heavy and retains heat well, but requires seasoning and careful maintenance to prevent rust.

Purpose:

• Preventing Messes: The main purpose is to contain drips and spills from cooking utensils, keeping the cooking surface clean.
• Protecting Surfaces: Protects countertops, stovetops, and other surfaces from heat damage.
• Hygiene: Prevents the utensil from directly contacting potentially unsanitary surfaces.

Function:

Spoon pads function by providing a designated, contained area for the utensil to rest. They typically feature a slight depression or rim to catch drips. Some designs incorporate features like a weighted base for stability or a wide surface area to accommodate larger utensils.

Usage Scenarios:

• Cooking: Used during food preparation to hold spoons, ladles, spatulas, and other utensils while stirring, tasting, or transferring ingredients.
• Serving: Used during meal service to hold serving spoons or ladles when not actively in use.
• Baking: Used during baking to hold measuring spoons or spatulas while mixing ingredients or frosting cakes.
• Sauce Making: Particularly useful when making sauces, as they tend to drip and spill easily.

Common Types:

• Standard Spoon Rest: A simple, shallow dish with a slight depression.
• Slotted Spoon Rest: Features slots to allow liquids to drain, preventing pooling.
• Weighted Spoon Rest: Incorporates a heavy base to prevent tipping.
• Multi-Utensil Spoon Rest: Designed to hold multiple utensils simultaneously.
• Integrated Spoon Rest: Built into the handle of a pot or pan.
• Decorative Spoon Rest: Features artistic designs or patterns.

Based on the provided information, “spoon pad” can be interpreted as a household article potentially made of plastic, used for hygienic purposes or as tableware. Here are the relevant HS codes found within the reference material:

• 3924104000: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other. This code covers articles made of plastics intended for use as tableware or kitchenware. A spoon pad falling into this category would be classified here.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 24: Heading 24 specifically covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles of plastics.
  • 10: Subheading 10 further specifies tableware and kitchenware.
  • 40: Further specifies "Other".

• 3924905650: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Other: Other. This code is for other plastic household articles not specifically covered elsewhere. If the spoon pad is not clearly tableware or kitchenware, it may fall under this broader category.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 24: Heading 24 specifically covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles of plastics.
  • 90: Other articles.
  • 56: Further specifies "Other".

• 9616200000: Scent sprayers and similar toilet sprayers, and mounts and heads therefor; powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations: Powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations. While primarily for cosmetics, if the spoon pad is used for applying toilet preparations, this code could be relevant.

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 16: Heading 16 specifically covers articles of animal hair or of textile material.
  • 20: Subheading 20 covers powder puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparations.

Regarding HS code 3924104000 and 3924905650, the total tax rate is 33.4% and 40.9% respectively. These rates include a base tariff of 3.4% and a potential additional tariff of 7.5% which will be 30.0% after April 2, 2025.