Shalom Aleichem. We are learning Chapter Reish Chaf Zayin, 227, discussing the status of keilim in the sale of chametz.
When selling chametz to a non-Jew before Pesach, there is a question whether the keilim—chametzdik dishes—are included in the sale. The Noda Biyehuda and the Chasam Sofer both rule that one should not sell the keilim. Their reasoning is that if the keilim are sold to a non-Jew, then upon reacquiring them after Pesach, they would require tevilas keilim, immersion, just like any utensil purchased from a non-Jew.
However, in the text of the mechirah formulated by the Alter Rebbe, it explicitly states that keilim which have chametz be’ein on them are included in the sale. This implies that certain keilim are indeed being sold.
The Shaar HaKolel explains that the Alter Rebbe refers specifically to “keilim chamutzim,” meaning utensils that still have actual chametz residue on them. In contrast, keilim that have been thoroughly cleaned and contain no chametz are not included in the sale.
This raises a further question: if some keilim are sold, why do they not require tevilah after Pesach?
The Rebbe discusses this at length and clarifies that despite their inclusion in the sale, the nature and framework of mechiras chametz do not obligate tevilah afterward. The transaction does not create the same halachic status as acquiring new utensils from a non-Jew.
Therefore, although certain keilim are technically included in the sale of chametz, the practical ruling is that they do not require immersion after Pesach.
Summary
Although some keilim are included in mechiras chametz, the Rebbe explains that they do not require tevilah afterward. The sale does not give them the halachic status of newly acquired utensils, and thus no immersion is necessary.