## Common ground
All options describe non-electric, handheld kitchen tools used for food preparation.
## Options at a glance
**8205.51 – Hand tools of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily from metal (e.g., steel, iron) and used manually without power.
- **Typical examples:** Screwdrivers, wrenches, hand-held grating tools.
- **Best fit when:** The product is a simple, tool-like device made of base metal with no complex mechanism.
**8210.00 – Mechanical appliances under 10 kg**
- **Defining trait:** Functions via mechanical motion (e.g., rotating, sliding), often with moving parts, but not electric.
- **Typical examples:** Manual juicers, hand-cranked mixers, meat grinders.
- **Best fit when:** The grater has a rotating or pivoting mechanism (e.g., a spiral or turntable design).
**8214.90 – Other cutlery articles**
- **Defining trait:** Designed for cutting, chopping, or mincing; may resemble knives but not in standard knife shape.
- **Typical examples:** Kitchen choppers, cleavers, garlic presses, mandolines.
- **Best fit when:** The grater is used primarily for slicing or shredding and resembles a kitchen knife accessory.
## Key differences
| Feature | 8205.51 (Hand tools) | 8210.00 (Mechanical appliances) | 8214.90 (Cutlery) |
|-----------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------|
| Material | Base metal | Any material | Usually metal |
| Mechanism | Simple, static | Moving parts (e.g., rotation) | Cutting action |
| Primary function | Grating/scratching | Mechanical processing | Chopping/slicing |
## How to choose
- Does it have moving parts like a rotating grater? → 8210.00
- Is it shaped like a knife or used for chopping? → 8214.90
- Is it just a solid metal tool with no mechanism? → 8205.51
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A drum grater may fit multiple codes:
- A simple metal grater (no moving parts) fits both 8205.51 and 8214.90.
- A rotating drum grater fits 8210.00 and possibly 8214.90.
**No priority rule is given** — choose based on the product’s MAIN function: if it's for shredding (like a grater), lean toward 8205.51 or 8214.90; if it has mechanical motion, use 8210.00