8509.40.00.15 - Blenders

HTS Code 8509.40.00.15 specifically covers electric blenders, which are electromechanical domestic appliances designed for liquefying, pureeing, or finely chopping food ingredients through the action of rotating blades. These appliances typically feature a container that sits atop a motor base, with controls for varying the speed and operation of the blades. The primary function is the emulsification and mixing of food items to create beverages, sauces, soups, and other homogenized preparations.

This classification is distinct from other sibling categories within heading 8509.40. For instance, while other food mixers (8509.40.00.25) might encompass a broader range of mixing functionalities, this subcategory is focused on the high-speed blade action characteristic of blenders. Similarly, it differs from fruit or vegetable juice extractors (8509.40.00.30), which separate liquid from solids, and food grinders and processors (8509.40.00.40), which are designed for grinding or chopping solid food into smaller pieces.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8509.40.00.15 hinges on identifying the appliance's core function as blending or liquefying ingredients using a motor-driven blade system within a container. This distinguishes it from appliances that primarily grind, process, or extract juice.