Tin Kitchen Scoop
A handheld kitchen scoop made entirely of tin, used for measuring flour or sugar. It is classified under tariff item 8007.00.90 as an 'other article of tin' because it is not a foil, plate, sheet, strip, tube, pipe, powder, or flake, and is not excluded by Section XV notes (e.g., not machinery, furniture, or a toy). Its non-reactive surface makes it safe for food contact.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scoop is designed with a handle or shape typical of cutlery or kitchen utensils
Chapter 82 covers tools, cutlery, and parts; a scoop with a specific kitchen function may be classified as a spoon or ladle.
If the scoop is made of stainless steel or other base metal, not tin
If the predominating metal is iron or steel, it falls under Chapter 73 articles of table, kitchen, or household use.
If the scoop is in the form of a thin sheet or strip, not a shaped article
Foil, plates, sheets, and strip of tin are classified separately under 8007.00.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the scoop is made of tin or a tin alloy as defined in Chapter 80; if it contains other base metals, the predominating metal by weight may change classification
• Declare the item's end use (kitchen utensil) to avoid misclassification as a machine part
• No import permit is required for tin articles unless they contain excisable goods like alcohol or tobacco
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