Cake Server Steel
A long steel triangle server used for cutting and lifting cake slices. It is a household tool of base metal, specifically designed for kitchen and table use, which places it under tariff item 8205.51.90 as an other household tool.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as part of a set with knives of heading 8211
Sets with knives and at least an equal number of articles of heading 8215 are classified in heading 8215.
If it has a cutting blade and is used as a knife
If the server has a sharpened blade, it may be classified as a knife of heading 8211.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cake server is made of base metal (e.g
• stainless steel) to qualify under this item
• Declare it as a household tool of steel; if it is part of a set with knives, check heading 8215 rules
• Keep proof of origin for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
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