9902.16.24 - Electromechanical domestic appliances, each with self-contained electric motor, such appliances designed for peeling, coring and slicing fruits and vegetables and capable of cutting such food into spiral shapes, the foregoing each having more than five interchangeable cutting blades (provided for in subheading 8509.40.00)
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | No change |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | No change |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9902.16.24, specifically addresses electromechanical domestic appliances designed for processing fruits and vegetables. The key defining features of these appliances are their self-contained electric motors and their ability to perform multiple functions, including peeling, coring, and slicing. Crucially, these devices must also be capable of cutting food into spiral shapes and come equipped with more than five interchangeable cutting blades. Appliances meeting these precise criteria are temporarily classified under this provision, redirecting from their primary classification within subheading 8509.40.00.
It is important to distinguish this category from other HTS classifications that might also cover kitchen appliances. Unlike general-purpose food processors or blenders found in Chapter 85, these appliances are specifically engineered for the precise tasks of peeling, coring, slicing, and spiral cutting of fruits and vegetables. The inclusion of more than five interchangeable blades and the spiral-cutting capability are critical differentiators. Furthermore, this category falls under Chapter 99, indicating temporary legislation or modifications to standard tariff treatment, and should not be confused with the permanent classifications of the goods themselves.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 9902.16.24. The classification is definitive for appliances that meet all the stipulated functional and accessory requirements. When encountering an electromechanical domestic appliance with a self-contained motor intended for fruit and vegetable preparation, the importer must verify the presence of peeling, coring, slicing, and spiral-cutting functions, as well as the provision of more than five interchangeable cutting blades, to determine if it falls under this specific temporary tariff provision.