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Sugar Bag Storage Box

A sugar bag storage box is a container designed to keep sugar, typically granulated or powdered, fresh, dry, and readily accessible. These boxes address the challenges of storing sugar in its original packaging – often flimsy bags prone to tearing, moisture absorption, and pest access – and offer a more organized and hygienic solution.

Material

• Plastic: The most common material due to its affordability, durability, and airtight properties. Varieties include polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Often food-grade plastic is used.
• Stainless Steel: Offers a more premium look and is highly durable and resistant to rust. Often used in commercial settings or for aesthetic preferences.
• Glass: Provides a non-reactive surface, preserving sugar quality. Often features airtight lids. Can be more fragile than plastic or steel.
• Ceramic: Similar to glass in terms of non-reactivity, but generally more decorative.
• Metal (with coating): Can be coated with enamel or other food-safe materials to prevent reaction with the sugar.

Purpose

• Preservation: Protects sugar from moisture, humidity, and air, preventing clumping and caking.
• Organization: Provides a designated space for sugar, contributing to a tidier kitchen.
• Hygiene: Shields sugar from dust, pests (ants, moths), and contamination.
• Accessibility: Facilitates easy access to sugar for cooking, baking, and beverage preparation.

Function

• Airtight Seal: Crucial for maintaining sugar freshness. Lids often feature silicone gaskets or clamps.
• Stackability: Some designs are stackable, maximizing storage space.
• Portion Control: Some boxes include scoops or measuring spoons for convenient portioning.
• Visibility: Clear or semi-transparent boxes allow for easy monitoring of sugar levels.
• Dispensing Mechanisms: Certain models incorporate rotating or sliding dispensing features.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Kitchens: The most common application for storing sugar used in everyday cooking and baking.
• Commercial Kitchens: Restaurants, bakeries, and cafes utilize larger-capacity sugar storage boxes.
• Pantries: Ideal for organized pantry storage.
• Coffee Stations: Used to store sugar for coffee and tea.
• Buffets & Dining Areas: For self-service sugar dispensing.

Common Types

• Canister Style: Cylindrical or rectangular containers with a tight-fitting lid.
• Rotating Dispenser: Features a rotating mechanism for easy dispensing of sugar.
• Sliding Dispenser: Uses a sliding mechanism to release sugar.
• Stackable Containers: Designed to be stacked vertically to save space.
• Wall-Mounted Dispensers: Fixed to the wall for space-saving and convenient access.
• Countertop Dispensers: Designed for placement on countertops.
• Multi-Compartment Boxes: Contain separate sections for different types of sugar (granulated, powdered, brown).
• Automatic Dispensers: Dispense a pre-set amount of sugar with the push of a button (less common for home use).

Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant to “sugar bag storage box”:

• 6305900000: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods: Of other textile materials (899). This code covers sacks and bags used for packing goods, specifically those made from other textile materials. If the “sugar bag storage box” is primarily a bag made of a textile material other than man-made fibers, this code may apply.

  • 63: Chapter 63 relates to other made up textile articles; sets of textile articles.
  • 05: Heading 05 specifically covers sacks and bags.
  • 900000: Subheading 900000 denotes sacks and bags of other textile materials.

• 6305390000: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods: Of man-made textile materials: Other (669). If the “sugar bag storage box” is a bag made of man-made textile materials, this code may be applicable.

  • 63: Chapter 63 relates to other made up textile articles; sets of textile articles.
  • 05: Heading 05 specifically covers sacks and bags.
  • 390000: Subheading 390000 denotes sacks and bags of man-made textile materials.

• 3923900080: Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics: Other Other. If the “sugar bag storage box” is made of plastic, this code may apply.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 23: Heading 23 specifically covers articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics.
  • 900080: Subheading 900080 denotes other articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'sugar bag storage box' are limited, with only the following 3 found.

Please note that the applicable tax rate for each HS code is as follows:

• 6305900000: Total tax rate of 43.7%.
• 6305390000: Total tax rate of 45.9%.
• 3923900080: Total tax rate of 58.0%.