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Toaster

A toaster is a small electrical appliance that browns food items by radiation from heated coils. While traditionally used for slices of bread, toasters can also accommodate bagels, English muffins, waffles, and other similar items.

Material

Toasters are typically constructed with the following materials:

• Housing: Stainless steel, plastic (typically polypropylene or ABS), or a combination of both. Stainless steel offers durability and a more premium aesthetic, while plastic is more cost-effective and available in various colors.
• Heating Elements: Nichrome wire, known for its high resistance to oxidation and ability to generate heat when electricity passes through it.
• Internal Components: Various metals (steel, aluminum) for structural support and electrical conductivity; mica sheets for insulation; and electronic components for control and operation.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a toaster is to quickly and evenly brown food, enhancing its flavor and texture. Toasting creates Maillard reaction products, contributing to a desirable aroma and taste.

Function

Toasters operate based on the principle of radiant heating. When activated, electricity flows through the nichrome wire coils, causing them to heat up. The food item is positioned close to these coils, and the radiant heat browns its surface.

Key functional components include:

• Slots: Hold the food item in place.
• Bread Carriage: Raises and lowers the food item into and out of the toasting chamber.
• Timer/Control Panel: Allows the user to set the desired level of browning.
• Crumb Tray: Collects crumbs for easy cleaning.
• Lever: Initiates the toasting process and often includes a locking mechanism.

Usage Scenarios

Toasters are commonly used in:

• Residential Kitchens: A staple appliance for breakfast, snacks, or side dishes.
• Cafés and Restaurants: For preparing toast for breakfast service or as a component of various menu items.
• Hotels and Motels: Providing convenient breakfast options for guests.

Common Types

• Pop-up Toasters: The most common type, featuring slots for bread and a lever to raise and lower the carriage. Available in 2-slice and 4-slice models.
• Toaster Ovens: Larger appliances that combine toasting functionality with baking, broiling, and warming capabilities.
• Conveyor Toasters: Used in commercial settings, featuring a continuous conveyor belt that moves bread through the toasting chamber.
• Slot Toasters: Compact, often single-slot toasters suitable for individual portions.
• Long-Slot Toasters: Designed to accommodate longer slices of bread, such as artisan loaves or bagels.

Toasters are electric domestic appliances used for heating bread. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8516720000: This HS code falls under Chapter 85 (Electric machinery and equipment), Heading 8516 (Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof). Specifically, it covers 'Other electrothermic appliances: Toasters'. The tax rate details are: a base tariff of 5.3%, no additional tariff, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 35.3%.

• 8516908500: This HS code also falls under Chapter 85, Heading 8516. It covers 'Parts: Housings for toasters'. The tax rate details are: a base tariff of 3.9%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 58.9%.

• 8516790000: This HS code falls under Chapter 85, Heading 8516, covering 'Other electric domestic appliances, having electrical heating elements: Other'. The tax rate details are: a base tariff of 2.7%, no additional tariff, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 32.7%.

Regarding HS code 8516720000, 8516790000, please note the additional tariff of 30.0% will be applied after April 2, 2025. If the toaster includes parts, HS code 8516908500 may also be applicable.