Salt and Pepper Mills

A basic wood-bodied pepper mill with a steel mechanism (China, 300–500 unit run) lands around $3–6; a salt mill with a ceramic mechanism runs $4–7; an oil and vinegar cruet set runs $6–12 in glass.

Ceramic for salt mills, since salt corrodes steel mechanisms over time; steel for pepper mills, which isn't corrosive and benefits from steel's sharper, longer-lasting grind edge.

A mill grinds fresh at the moment of use with adjustable coarseness; a shaker dispenses pre-ground product with no texture control. Mills read as more premium for gifting; shakers are simpler and cheaper for everyday or high-turnover commercial use.

Typically 300–500 units per material and finish, since wood turning, glass forming, and mechanism assembly all carry setup costs that need volume to be efficient.

A narrower, more restrictive spout for oil, since it's typically used in small amounts; a slightly wider spout for vinegar, which is often poured more liberally. The two shouldn't use an identical spout design.

Glass is standard, since it doesn't react with or absorb flavor from oil or vinegar; ceramic is an alternative for a different visual style but is heavier and opaque, hiding the fill level.

Mills with a mechanical grinding mechanism generally fall under HS 8210; simple cruets and shakers without a mechanism fall under HS 7013 (glass) or HS 6912 (ceramic). Confirm per SKU based on mechanism presence and material.