Tinplate Jam Spoon from China
A serving spoon from tinplate designed for scooping preserves and jams from jars. Under HTS 7323.99.50.30 for its role as food-contact kitchenware made specifically of tinplate. Non-tarnishing finish suits repeated exposure to acidic foods.
Duty Rate — China → 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
• Test for heavy metal leaching to meet EU/ FDA food safety regs before import
• Use precise HTS description matching 'kitchen or tableware suitable for food or drink contact'
• Watch for reclassification if spoon length exceeds typical tableware dimensions