| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7326908688 | Doc | 82.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7326908688 | Doc | 82.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7323930060 | Doc | 57.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7323930045 | Doc | 57.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8479899599 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900080 | Doc | 83.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8487900040 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3923900080 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Stainless Steel Funnel
A stainless steel funnel is a conical kitchen tool used to guide liquids or fine-grained substances into narrow-mouthed containers. Its primary material, stainless steel, imparts durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning.
Material:
- Stainless Steel: Typically grades 304 or 316 stainless steel are used. These alloys offer excellent resistance to rust and staining, are non-reactive with most substances, and withstand high and low temperatures. The steel grade influences cost and specific corrosion resistance properties.
Purpose:
- Transferring Liquids: The main function is to prevent spills when pouring liquids such as oils, vinegar, water, or solvents into bottles, jars, or other containers with small openings.
- Transferring Dry Ingredients: Used for dispensing granulated or powdered substances like spices, sugar, flour, or salt.
- Filtering: When used with a filter (paper, mesh, or cloth), funnels can separate solids from liquids.
Function:
- Gravity-Fed Flow: Operates on the principle of gravity, channeling substances through the tapered shape.
- Reduced Splashing: The design minimizes splashing and mess during pouring.
- Precision: Allows for controlled and accurate transfer of substances.
Usage Scenarios:
- Kitchen: Canning, bottling, refilling spice containers, cooking (e.g., straining sauces).
- Automotive: Adding fluids (oil, coolant) to vehicle components.
- Laboratory: Transferring chemicals or samples.
- Industrial: Filling containers with various liquids or powders.
- DIY/Crafts: Pouring resins, paints, or adhesives.
Common Types:
- Standard Funnel: The most common type, with a simple conical shape and a wide mouth. Available in various sizes.
- Kitchen Funnel: Often features a wider, flared rim for better fit on various container openings. May include a handle.
- Long-Neck Funnel: Designed for reaching into containers with deeper openings.
- Mesh Funnel/Strainer Funnel: Incorporates a fine mesh screen for filtering particles during pouring.
- Plastic Funnel: While not stainless steel, these are commonly available and used for similar purposes where corrosion resistance is less critical.
- Collapsible Funnel: Made from silicone or flexible plastic, these are space-saving and portable.
- Automotive Funnel: Often have a larger capacity and a flexible spout for easy use with vehicle fluids.
Stainless steel funnels fall under classifications related to articles of iron or steel, specifically kitchenware. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:
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7323930060: 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: Kitchen ware. This is a specific classification for stainless steel kitchenware, including funnels.
- 73: Chapter – Articles of iron or steel.
- 23: Heading – Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof.
- 93: Subheading – Other: Of stainless steel Cooking and kitchen ware.
- 0060: Further specification – Kitchen ware.
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7323930045: 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: Other. This is another specific classification for stainless steel cooking ware, which would include funnels used in food preparation.
- 73: Chapter – Articles of iron or steel.
- 23: Heading – Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof.
- 93: Subheading – Other: Of stainless steel Cooking and kitchen ware.
- 0045: Further specification – Cooking ware: Other.
Regarding HS codes 7323930060 and 7323930045, the provided information indicates a base tariff of 2.0% and a 0.0% additional tariff. However, a 30.0% additional tariff will be applied after April 2, 2025, to steel and aluminum products. The total tariff rate is currently 57.0%.