Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof
1 declarable lines
Heading 8210 covers hand-operated mechanical appliances weighing 10 kg or less that are used to prepare, condition, or serve food or drink, plus base metal parts of those appliances. In the provided list the heading is not split into multiple subheadings; it has one declarable line, 8210.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 3.7%.
Products in this heading
- hand-cranked coffee grinder
- manual pepper mill
- hand-operated food mill
- hand-cranked pasta maker
- manual meat grinder
- hand-cranked ice crusher
- manual citrus juicer
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the item is hand-operated, not electric or otherwise powered.
- Confirm the appliance weighs 10 kg or less.
- Confirm the use is preparing, conditioning, or serving food or drink.
- Check whether the item is a mechanical appliance rather than a simple knife, spoon, fork, or shear.
- For parts, confirm the part is a base metal part of an appliance of this heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 8509electric coffee grinder
It is powered, not hand-operated.
- Heading 8211chef's knife
It is a knife with a cutting blade, not a mechanical appliance.
- Heading 8215spoons and forks
They are tableware, not hand-operated mechanical appliances.
- Heading 8213scissors
They are shears, not food or drink preparation appliances.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a hand-cranked coffee grinder?
A hand-operated mechanical coffee grinder weighing 10 kg or less is classified in 8210.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 3.7%.
What is the duty on a manual food mill?
A manual food mill that meets heading 8210 is entered under 8210.00.00.00 and pays a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%. The item must be hand-operated and weigh 10 kg or less.
How do I classify a hand-operated pasta maker?
Classify it in 8210.00.00.00 if it is a hand-operated mechanical appliance weighing 10 kg or less used to prepare food. The general (MFN) rate is 3.7%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.