8509.40.00 - Food grinders, processors and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors

Heading 8509.40 specifically encompasses electromechanical domestic appliances designed for food preparation. This category includes devices such as food grinders, food processors, and mixers that are equipped with self-contained electric motors. Fruit and vegetable juice extractors also fall under this classification, provided they meet the criteria of being domestic appliances with their own electric motor.

This heading is distinct from its siblings, 8509.80 ("Other appliances") and 8509.90 ("Parts"). While 8509.80 covers a broader range of electromechanical domestic appliances not specifically detailed elsewhere in heading 8509, 8509.40 is precisely for those focused on food preparation and juice extraction. Similarly, 8509.90 pertains solely to component parts of the appliances described in heading 8509, whereas 8509.40 refers to the complete, functional units.

Within this heading, further subdivision occurs to differentiate between various food preparation functions. Subcategories such as "Blenders" and "Other food mixers" distinguish between different types of mixing actions. "Juice extractors" are separately classified, recognizing the distinct process of extracting liquid from fruits and vegetables. Finally, "Food grinders and processors" cover devices designed for comminuting or mechanically processing food items into smaller particles or different textures.