Find HS Code and trade information for walnut clip

Walnut Clip

A walnut clip is a specialized tool designed to crack the hard shell of walnuts, and sometimes other similarly shelled nuts, without damaging the nutmeat inside.

Material:

Traditionally, walnut clips are made of metal, commonly steel, known for its strength and durability. However, variations exist using alloys or coated metals to prevent rusting. Some modern designs incorporate plastic or wooden handles for improved grip and comfort.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a walnut clip is to efficiently break open walnut shells, making the nutmeat accessible for consumption. They are favored over other cracking methods (like hammers or stones) because they offer more control, reducing the likelihood of crushing the edible kernel.

Function:

Walnut clips operate on a lever principle. They typically consist of two hinged arms with a curved notch or cradle designed to hold the walnut. Force is applied to the handles, pivoting the arms inward and applying pressure to the shell at a focused point. The shell fractures due to the concentrated force.

Usage Scenarios:

• Home Use: Commonly found in kitchens for cracking walnuts as a snack or ingredient in recipes.
• Food Processing: Smaller-scale food producers may use them for cracking nuts before packaging.
• Crafts & Hobbies: Walnut clips can also be used in crafts involving nut shells.

Common Types:

• Standard Lever Clip: The most common type, featuring two arms hinged at a pivot point.
• Spring-Loaded Clip: Incorporates a spring mechanism to assist with opening the clip after cracking.
• Adjustable Clip: Allows for adjusting the amount of force applied, suitable for varying shell thicknesses.
• Long-Handled Clip: Provides increased leverage for easier cracking of larger quantities of nuts or harder shells.
• Nutcracker Combination Tools: Some multi-purpose tools include a walnut clip alongside other functions like shelling other nuts or seafood.

Walnut clips, based on the provided information, fall under several potential classifications depending on their specific construction and use. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 7317006530: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper: Other: Of one piece construction: Other Cut. This code applies if the clip is made of iron or steel and is a one-piece construction. The total tax rate is 80.0%, comprised of a 0.0% base tariff and a 25.0%加征关税, with an additional 25%加征关税 for steel and aluminum products.
• 7317005518: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper: Of one piece construction: Made of round wire Collated nails: Other: Other. This code is applicable if the clip is made of iron or steel, constructed from round wire, and is collated. The total tax rate is 80.0%, consisting of a 0.0% base tariff and a 25.0%加征关税, plus an additional 25%加征关税 for steel and aluminum products.
• 8305903010: Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal: Other, including parts: Paper clips, and parts thereof Wholly of wire. If the walnut clip functions as a paper clip and is made entirely of wire, this HS code is applicable. The total tax rate is 30.0%, consisting of a 0.0% base tariff and a 30.0%加征关税.
• 8305903050: Fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal: Other, including parts: Paper clips, and parts thereof Other. This code applies if the clip is classified as a paper clip but is not wholly made of wire. The total tax rate is 30.0%, comprised of a 0.0% base tariff and a 30.0%加征关税.

It is important to determine the material composition (iron, steel, or other base metal) and construction method (one-piece, wire construction, etc.) to accurately classify the walnut clip.