## Common ground
All options describe non-electric kitchen tools used for cutting or preparing food.
## Options at a glance
**8205.51 – Hand tools of base metal**
- **Defining trait:** Made of base metal (e.g., steel, iron) and designed to be used by hand without mechanical assistance.
- **Typical examples:** Metal grater with a handle, handheld vegetable slicer.
- **Best fit when:** The product is primarily a manual tool made of metal, not powered or mechanically assisted.
**8210.00 – Mechanical appliances (≤10 kg)**
- **Defining trait:** Uses mechanical motion (e.g., gears, rotating blades) but is not electric; typically requires hand turning or cranking.
- **Typical examples:** Hand-cranked food slicer, rotary grater with a turning mechanism.
- **Best fit when:** The tool has moving parts powered by hand movement (not just manual pressure).
**8214.90 – Other cutlery (non-standard knives)**
- **Defining trait:** Designed like a knife but not shaped as a typical blade; used for chopping, mincing, or slicing.
- **Typical examples:** Kitchen chopper with a blade, meat cleaver, garlic press.
- **Best fit when:** The item resembles a knife in function but has an unusual shape or is meant for one-handed use.
## Key differences
| Feature | 8205.51 (Hand tools) | 8210.00 (Mechanical appliances) | 8214.90 (Other cutlery) |
|-----------------------|----------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------|
| Power source | Manual only | Hand-cranked or mechanical | Manual |
| Moving parts | None | Yes (rotating/gearing) | Minimal or none |
| Shape | Standard tool shape | Often complex, geared | Non-standard knife-like |
## How to choose
- Does it have rotating or moving parts powered by hand? → 8210.00
- Is it shaped like a knife but not standard (e.g., chopper, press)? → 8214.90
- Is it a simple metal tool used directly by hand with no moving parts? → 8205.51
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A hand-cranked grater may fit both 8205.51 and 8210.00 (if it has moving parts). A garlic press could be in 8214.90 or 8205.51. If multiple apply, prioritize based on **main function**:
- If it’s a tool with mechanical motion → 8210.00
- If it resembles a knife but isn’t shaped like one → 8214.90
- Otherwise → 8205.51
No priority is specified in the input; use the product’s primary design and function