Chapter 8215 — Customs Tariff Headings

Gold-Plated Butter Knife Service Collection

> A collection of gold-plated butter knives paired with matching spoons, designed for table use. The set contains both knives and spoons, and at least one article is plated with precious metal, meeting the tariff item's requirement for assorted tableware containing spoons, knives and forks.

Gold-Plated Dessert Spoon and Cake Server Set

> A luxurious set of gold-plated dessert spoons paired with a matching cake server, intended for table use. It contains spoons and a cake server (similar tableware), with at least one article plated with precious metal, satisfying the tariff item's scope for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Gold-Plated Skimmer and Serving Fork Set

> A kitchen set containing a gold-plated skimmer and a serving fork, used for cooking and plating. The set includes at least one fork and one skimmer (similar tableware), with precious metal plating, qualifying under the tariff item for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Gold-Plated Sugar Tongs and Ladle Set

> An opulent tea set with gold-plated sugar tongs and a serving ladle, designed for sophisticated beverage service. The set contains tongs and a ladle (similar tableware), with precious metal plating, fitting the tariff item for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Mixed Precious Plated Kitchen Set

> A kitchen set with various precious metal platings, including gold, silver, or platinum on different articles. The set contains assorted tableware such as spoons, forks, and knives, with at least one article plated with precious metal, meeting the tariff item's requirement for assorted precious-plated sets.

Mixed Silver-Plated Flatware Assortment Set

> A comprehensive flatware set mixing silver-plated forks, spoons, and knives for full place settings. The set contains all three types of tableware, with precious metal plating on key pieces, qualifying under the tariff item for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Platinum-Edged Tableware Assortment

> An assortment of platinum-edged spoons and forks, designed for elegant table settings. The set contains both spoons and forks, with platinum plating on the edges, satisfying the tariff item's requirement for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Platinum-Plated Spoon and Ladle Gift Set

> A premium gift set with platinum-plated spoons and a ladle, intended for special occasions. The set contains spoons and a ladle (similar tableware), with platinum plating, fitting the tariff item for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Silver-Gold Mixed Plating Cutlery Set

> A hybrid plated cutlery set with silver and gold pieces, including forks and knives. The set contains both forks and knives, with multiple precious metal platings, meeting the tariff item's requirement for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Silver-Plated Butter Knife and Spoon Service Set

> A refined service set with silver-plated butter knives and spoons for bread and spreads. The set contains both knives and spoons, with silver plating, satisfying the tariff item's requirement for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Silver-Plated Cake Server and Tongs Set

> A dessert service set featuring a silver-plated cake server and sugar tongs. The set contains a server and tongs (similar tableware), with silver plating, fitting the tariff item for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Silver-Plated Fish Knife and Fork Dinner Set

> A dinner set including silver-plated fish knives and forks for seafood meals, with additional matching pieces. The set contains knives and forks, with silver plating, qualifying under the tariff item for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Silver-Plated Hostess Serving Set

> A hostess serving set with a silver-plated ladle and server, designed for entertaining. The set contains a ladle and server (similar tableware), with silver plating, fitting the tariff item for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Silver-Plated Seafood Fork and Knife Set

> A specialized set for shellfish with silver-plated forks and knives. The set contains forks and knives, with silver plating, meeting the tariff item's requirement for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Silver-Plated Sterling Spoon and Fork Set

> An elegant dining set with silver-plated spoons and forks designed for formal tableware use. The set contains both spoons and forks, with silver plating, satisfying the tariff item's requirement for assorted tableware with precious metal plating.

Barbecue Tool Set with Case (14-Piece)

A 14-piece barbecue tool set including tongs, fork, spatula, turner, brush, skewer, knife, ladle, skimmer, and cleaners, all made of stainless steel and presented in a storage case. This set is classified under tariff item 8215.20.10 because it contains spoons, knives, and forks of a kind used at the table, meeting the specific criteria for this item.

Fish Serving Set with Knife and Fork (4-Piece)

A specialized fish serving set comprising a fish knife, fish fork, serving ladle, and platter lifter, all made of stainless steel. This set is classified under tariff item 8215.20.10 because it contains spoons, knives, and forks of a kind used at the table, specifically designed for fish service.

Silver-Plated Tableware Service Set (8-Piece)

An elegant silver-plated tableware service set including a fish knife, butter knife, cake server, sugar tongs, spoon, fork, ladle, and skimmer. This set is classified under tariff item 8215.20.10 because it contains spoons, knives, and forks of a kind used at the table, with the silver plating on base metal not affecting classification.

Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensil Set (10-Piece)

A 10-piece stainless steel kitchen utensil set including a slotted spoon, solid spoon, fork, spatula, turner, ladle, skimmer, whisk, tongs, and pasta server. This set is classified under tariff item 8215.20.10 because it contains spoons, knives, and forks of a kind used at the table, even though it is marketed for kitchen use.

8215.20.90

Butter Knife and Spreader Assortment Set (6-Piece)

> A 6-piece set of butter knives, cheese spreaders, and sugar tongs in polished stainless steel for table service. This set is classified under tariff item 8215.20.90 as an "other" set of assorted articles of base metal, as it does not contain spoons, knives, or forks of a kind used at the table (butter knives and spreaders are not table knives). The assortment of serving and spreading tools qualifies as a set of assorted articles under heading 82.15.

8215.20.90

Cake Decorating Tool Set (9-Piece)

> A 9-piece cake decorating tool set including a cake server, knife, lifter, offset spatula, turner, fork, spoon, tongs, and palette knife, all made of base metal. This set is classified under tariff item 8215.20.90 as an "other" set of assorted articles of base metal, as it does not contain spoons, knives, or forks of a kind used at the table (cake server and palette knife are not table cutlery). The assortment of baking and serving tools qualifies as a set of assorted articles under heading 82.15.

8215.20.90

Non-Stick Cooking Utensil Gift Set (12-Piece)

> A 12-piece non-stick cooking utensil gift set with nylon-coated turner, spatula, slotted spoon, solid spoon, fork, ladle, skimmer, tongs, whisk, masher, and two servers, all with a base metal core. This set is classified under tariff item 8215.20.90 as an "other" set of assorted articles of base metal, as it does not contain spoons, knives, or forks of a kind used at the table. The assortment of cooking utensils qualifies as a set of assorted articles under heading 82.15.

24K Gold Plated Fish Forks

Specialized fish forks with 24K gold plating, designed for separating fish from bones at dinner. The precious metal plating qualifies them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal, distinct from fish-knives.

Gold Plated Pastry Forks

Three-tine gold-plated pastry forks for cakes and tarts, offering delicate dining functionality. The gold plating on a base metal core places them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal.

Gold Plated Salad Forks

Smaller salad forks with 24k gold plating over a stainless steel base, ideal for serving salads and desserts at upscale events. Their precious metal plating and function as table forks classify them under tariff item 8215.91.10.

Palladium Plated Oyster Forks

Palladium-plated narrow oyster forks for shellfish, made of base metal. The palladium plating, a precious metal, qualifies them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal, commonly used in seafood restaurants.

Platinum Plated Serving Forks

Large serving forks plated with platinum for durability and luxury in buffet settings. The platinum plating, a precious metal, places them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal for table use.

Rhodium Plated Dessert Forks

Rhodium-plated dessert forks on a nickel silver base, offering tarnish resistance and shine for pastry service. Rhodium is a precious metal, so these forks fall under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal.

Silver Plated Baby Forks

Small silver-plated forks for toddlers, with safe rounded tines on a base metal core. The silver plating qualifies them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal, designed for table use.

Silver Plated Cocktail Forks

Mini silver-plated forks for appetizers and seafood cocktails, with a base metal core. The silver plating places them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal, suitable for elegant parties.

Sterling Silver Plated Dinner Forks

Elegant dinner forks with a base metal construction plated with sterling silver, designed for formal table settings and everyday dining. The sterling silver plating qualifies them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal.

White Gold Plated Cheese Forks

Two-prong cheese forks plated in white gold for serving cheese boards. The white gold plating, a precious metal, places them under tariff item 8215.91.10 as forks plated with precious metal, stylish for entertaining.

Gold Plated Cheese Knife

A gold plated cheese knife with two handles, designed for cutting firm cheeses at cheese boards. It is made of base metal and plated with precious metal, making it a tableware item under heading 8215. This knife is not a spoon or fork, so it falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Gold Plated Fish Knife Set

A set of two gold plated fish knives with serrated edges, specialized for eating fish by separating flesh from bone. These are base metal tableware items plated with precious metal, not spoons or forks. They are classified under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90 as similar tableware.

Gold Plated Ladle Replacement Handle

A replacement handle for kitchen ladles, plated with gold for luxury serving ware. As a part of base metal tableware under heading 8215, it is plated with precious metal. Chapter note 2 states that parts of articles in this chapter are classified with the articles, so this handle falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Gold Plated Pie Server

A gold plated pie server with an offset handle and serrated wheel, used for serving pies and pastries. This is a base metal tableware item plated with precious metal, similar to cake servers. It is not a spoon or fork, so it is classified under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Platinum Plated Butter Knife

A slender platinum plated butter knife with a smooth blade, designed for spreading butter without tearing bread. This is a base metal tableware item plated with precious metal, and it is not a spoon or fork. It falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90, which explicitly includes butter knives.

Platinum Plated Spoon Parts Bowl

Replacement bowls for spoons, platinum plated for high-end tableware repair. As parts of articles under heading 8215, they are plated with precious metal. Chapter note 2 classifies parts with the articles, so these bowls fall under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Rhodium Plated Fork Replacement Tine

Individual rhodium plated tines for repairing silverware forks, considered parts of tableware under heading 8215. Plated with precious metal, these tines are classified under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90, which includes parts.

Rhodium Plated Tableware Fork Frame

A base frame for assembling forks, rhodium plated as a component part. This is a part of tableware under heading 8215, plated with precious metal. Chapter note 2 classifies parts with the articles, so it falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Silver Plated Aspic Slicer

A specialized silver plated slicer for molded aspics and jellies in fine dining. This is a base metal tableware item plated with precious metal, similar to other kitchen tableware. It is not a spoon or fork, so it falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Silver Plated Cake Server

An elegant silver plated server with a serrated triangular blade for cutting and lifting cake slices at events. This is a base metal tableware item plated with precious metal, similar to cake servers. It is not a spoon or fork, so it falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Silver Plated Ice Cream Scoop Server

A silver plated scoop with a lever mechanism for portioning ice cream, used as tableware. This is a base metal kitchenware item plated with precious metal, similar to ladles and cake servers. It is not a spoon or fork, so it falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Silver Plated Salad Serving Set Tongs

Large silver plated tongs for tossing and serving salad at tableside. These are base metal kitchenware items plated with precious metal, similar to sugar tongs but larger. They are not spoons or forks, so they fall under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Silver Plated Skimmer

A perforated silver plated skimmer for removing foam or fat from soups and stocks. This is a base metal kitchen utensil plated with precious metal, similar to other tableware. It is not a spoon or fork, so it falls under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90.

Silver Plated Sugar Tongs

Delicate silver plated tongs for serving sugar cubes at tea service, with scalloped grips. These are base metal tableware items plated with precious metal, not spoons or forks. They fall under the 'Other' provision of tariff item 8215.91.90, as they are not separately specified.

Sterling Silver Plated Serving Spoon

A large sterling silver plated spoon designed for serving food at the table, featuring a polished finish for elegant dining. This is a base metal tableware item plated with precious metal, but it is a spoon, which is excluded from tariff item 8215.91.90. It falls under the sibling tariff item 8215.91.10 for spoons or forks.

Budget Stainless Serving Fork

A budget stainless steel serving fork with a nickel handle, measuring 24 cm overall and valued under 25¢. This fork is designed for table use in catering and home settings, and its construction with a base metal handle and working part qualifies it under tariff item 8215.99.10 for spoons or forks of a kind used at the table.

Economy Nickel Dinner Fork

An economy nickel dinner fork made of stainless steel with a nickel-containing handle, 21 cm long and valued at 22¢. This fork is intended for bulk use in fast food and events, and its table-use design and base metal construction place it under tariff item 8215.99.10 for table forks.

Manganese-Content Oyster Fork

A manganese-content oyster fork made of stainless steel with a handle containing over 10% manganese, 14 cm long and valued at 15¢. This specialized fork is used for shellfish service, and its table-use function and base metal working part qualify it under tariff item 8215.99.10.

Manganese Stainless Dinner Fork

A manganese stainless dinner fork with a handle containing over 10% manganese by weight, 22 cm long and valued at 20¢. This fork is designed for everyday table use, and its base metal construction with a working part qualifies it under tariff item 8215.99.10 for table forks.

Nickel Alloy Table Fork

A nickel alloy table fork made of stainless steel with a nickel-alloy handle, 19 cm long and valued at 18¢. This fork is intended for kitchen and table use, and its base metal working part and handle qualify it under tariff item 8215.99.10 for table forks.

Nickel-Handle Salad Fork

A nickel-handle salad fork made of stainless steel with a handle containing nickel, 18 cm long and priced below 25¢. This fork is designed for salad consumption, and its table-use function and base metal construction place it under tariff item 8215.99.10.

Short Stainless Cocktail Fork

A short stainless cocktail fork with a manganese-enhanced handle containing over 10% manganese, 15 cm long and valued under 25¢. This fork is used for appetizers and bars, and its table-use design and base metal working part qualify it under tariff item 8215.99.10.

Stainless Dessert Fork

A compact stainless dessert fork with a nickel-containing handle, 16 cm long and valued under 25¢. This fork is designed for dessert consumption, and its table-use function and base metal construction place it under tariff item 8215.99.10.

Stainless Fish Fork

A specialized stainless fish fork with a nickel handle, 17 cm long and valued under 25¢. This fork is used for seafood dining, and its table-use design and base metal working part qualify it under tariff item 8215.99.10.

Stainless Steel Cheese Fork

A two-prong stainless steel-handled cheese fork, low value, designed for serving cheese at the table. Its base metal working part and handle qualify it under tariff item 8215.99.10 for table forks, as it is not part of a set with knives.

Stainless Steel Cocktail Fork

A tiny stainless steel-handled cocktail fork for appetizers and olives, valued under 25¢ each in party packs. This fork is designed for table use, and its base metal construction qualifies it under tariff item 8215.99.10 for table forks.

Stainless Steel Dessert Fork

A small stainless steel-handled dessert fork, around 6 inches, for pastries and sweets, valued under 25¢ each in bulk packs. This fork is used at the table, and its base metal working part qualifies it under tariff item 8215.99.10.