Kitchen utensils, kitchenware & cookware|HS Code

Kitchen utensils, kitchenware & cookware harmonized system code

Product Overview Kitchen Utensils, Kitchenware & Cookware, classified under Harmonized System (HS) Code 7323, encompass a wide range of iron or steel household articles, with a primary function of food preparation, presentation, and storage. These utensils, varying from pots, pans, cutlery, and various other cooking accessories, are essential in both professional and domestic kitchens across the globe. The key characteristics of these products include their heat resistance, durability, and varying sizes to cater to different culinary needs. The subcategories within HS Code 7323 include table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like. Commercially, these products find extensive applications in food service sectors, retail businesses, and food processing industries, providing efficient and hygienic solutions for food preparation and presentation. The market positioning of these products lies in their durability, versatility, and essential role in culinary activities. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 7323 falls under Chapter 73 (Articles of Iron or Steel), Heading 23 (Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like), and is further classified into subheadings based on the specific product type. This classification is due to the products' composition primarily of iron or steel and their household application. In terms of trade considerations, these products are typically packaged in secure, durable packaging to prevent damage during transit, with preservation methods maintaining the products' high-quality standard. Shipping requirements often vary based on the product’s weight and dimensions, as well as the destination's import regulations. The quality standards for these products are stringent, ensuring their heat resistance, durability, and safety for food contact. They adhere to local and international standards, such as ISO standards, and comply with the World Trade Organization's trade norms, making them suitable for global trade.

Kitchen utensils, kitchenware & cookware Chapter Note

1.- In this Chapter the expression “cast iron” applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1 (d) to Chapter 72. 2.- In this Chapter the word “wire” means hot or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm.