HS Code for Food slicer

The classification of electric food slicers for domestic use falls under HS code 850980. This code is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8509 specifically covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with a self-contained electric motor. The domestic distinction is critical; these are tools designed for use in a household environment rather than in industrial food processing plants. Subheading 850980 is a residual category for appliances not specifically named in other subheadings of 8509 (such as vacuum cleaners or food grinders). The presence of an integrated motor that drives the slicing mechanism is the defining technical feature. To qualify as a domestic appliance under this heading, the device typically must not exceed a weight of 20 kilograms, as per the Chapter 85 notes. If the slicer is manually operated, it would be excluded from this chapter entirely and moved to Chapter 82, which covers tools and cutlery.

Products Included

• Electric deli slicers for home use
• Motorized vegetable slicers
• Electric bread slicing machines (domestic)
• Self-contained electric meat slicers
• Automatic domestic food mandolines

Common Misclassification

Food slicers are frequently misclassified under HS code 8438, which is for industrial machinery used in the preparation of food. If the slicer is intended for a restaurant or factory, it belongs in 8438. Another common error is using 821000, which is for manual mechanical appliances weighing 10kg or less. If the slicer does not have an electric motor, it must be classified in Chapter 82.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Food slicer?

The HS code for an electro-mechanical domestic food slicer with a self-contained motor is 850980.

What if the food slicer is for a commercial kitchen?

Commercial or industrial food slicers are classified under HS code 8438, as they are considered machinery rather than domestic appliances.