## Common ground
All options refer to devices or materials used for cooking food.
## Options at a glance
**6815.99 – Himalayan salt plate**
- **Defining trait:** Made from natural salt rock; conducts heat via thermal mass, not electrical or gas power.
- **Typical examples:** Salt slab used for grilling meat or serving food.
- **Best fit when:** The product is a non-electric, naturally occurring mineral surface for cooking or serving.
**7323.93 – Stainless steel cooking plate**
- **Defining trait:** Made of metal (stainless steel), typically used as a flat, conductive surface for stovetop cooking.
- **Typical examples:** Flat steel griddle or pan base for home kitchens.
- **Best fit when:** The product is a solid, non-electric, metal-based cooking surface for household use.
**8419.81 – Commercial cooking appliance**
- **Defining trait:** Electric, gas, or electro-thermic device designed for commercial/industrial food heating or cooking.
- **Typical examples:** Restaurant griddle, industrial fryer, or large-scale oven.
- **Best fit when:** The product is a powered appliance used in professional kitchens.
**8516.60 – Household electric cooking appliance**
- **Defining trait:** Electric or electro-thermic device for household cooking, often with built-in heating elements.
- **Typical examples:** Electric griddle, hot plate, or countertop oven.
- **Best fit when:** The product is a plug-in electric device used in homes for cooking.
## Key differences
| Feature | 6815.99 | 7323.93 | 8419.81 | 8516.60 |
|-----------------------|-----------------|------------------|---------------------|----------------------|
| Power source | None (thermal mass) | None (stovetop) | Electric/gas | Electric (built-in) |
| Use case | Serving/cooking via heat retention | Home stovetop cooking | Commercial/industrial | Household appliance |
| Material | Natural salt | Stainless steel | Varies | Metal/plastic/composite |
## How to choose
- Is it made of natural salt rock and used without electricity? → 6815.99
- Is it a metal plate used on a stove, not powered? → 7323.93
- Is it a large, commercial-grade appliance (e.g., for restaurants)? → 8419.81
- Is it an electric device plugged into a wall for home cooking? → 8516.60
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A stainless steel plate used on a stove (7323.93) might be mistaken for a commercial appliance if large, but size and use context matter.
- An electric griddle used at home (8516.60) could be confused with 8419.81 if it's high-capacity, but "commercial" vs "household" is key.
- No single option dominates; priority should be based on **main function and intended use** (home vs commercial, electric vs non-electric)