About HS Code 821000
This category encompasses hand-operated mechanical appliances weighing 10kg or less, specifically designed for the preparation, conditioning, or serving of food or drink. These are distinct from simple hand tools as they involve a mechanical action, often leveraging gears, levers, or cranks. This code covers a vast array of kitchen gadgets and small commercial devices that enhance efficiency in food service and domestic settings. International trade is driven by consumer demand for convenient kitchen solutions, as well as the needs of the hospitality and catering industries. Importers are typically global markets with strong consumer spending or growing food service sectors. Exporters are often countries with efficient manufacturing capabilities for small appliances, focusing on design, functionality, and affordability. Key aspects include ease of use, durability, material safety for food contact, and compact design for storage.
Products Under This Code
Manual food choppers, hand-cranked pasta makers, manual juicers, coffee grinders (manual), meat mincers (hand-operated), salad spinners, manual ice crushers, can openers (mechanical)
Real World Examples
OXO Good Grips salad spinner, KitchenAid manual food processor, Zyliss manual food chopper, Norpro manual meat grinder, Hario manual coffee grinder
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 8205 (other hand tools) if the mechanical aspect is overlooked, or with 8211 (knives) if the appliance primarily features a blade but has no other significant mechanical function.
Products Classified Under 8210.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China is the dominant exporter, while the USA, Germany, and the UK are major importers due to high consumer demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 821000?
HS code 821000 covers: Tools; hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink. This category encompasses hand-operated mechanical appliances weighing 10kg or less, specifically designed for the preparation, conditioning, or serving of food or drink. These are distinct from simple hand tools as they involve a mechanical action, often leveraging gears, levers, or cranks. This code covers a vast array of kitchen gadgets and small commercial devices that enhance efficiency in food service and domestic settings. International trade is driven by consumer demand for convenient kitchen solutions, as well as the needs of the hospitality and catering industries. Importers are typically global markets with strong consumer spending or growing food service sectors. Exporters are often countries with efficient manufacturing capabilities for small appliances, focusing on design, functionality, and affordability. Key aspects include ease of use, durability, material safety for food contact, and compact design for storage.
What products fall under HS code 821000?
Manual food choppers, hand-cranked pasta makers, manual juicers, coffee grinders (manual), meat mincers (hand-operated), salad spinners, manual ice crushers, can openers (mechanical)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 821000?
Often confused with 8205 (other hand tools) if the mechanical aspect is overlooked, or with 8211 (knives) if the appliance primarily features a blade but has no other significant mechanical function.
How is HS code 821000 structured?
HS code 821000 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (82) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.