Tinplate Coffee Scoop from Japan
A measuring scoop crafted from tinplate for portioning ground coffee beans. Classified under HTS 7323.99.50.30 due to its tinplate construction and direct contact with food during kitchen use. The design features a long handle for easy access to coffee canisters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis proving tin coating meets food contact standards to support 7323.99.50.30 classification
• Label products with capacity markings (e.g
• 1 tbsp) for accurate customs description and retail compliance
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as stainless steel, which could trigger higher duties under different subheadings