Tinplate Pickle Fork from Germany
Two-tine fork made from tinplate for spearing pickles or olives from jars. HTS 7323.99.50.30 applies as food-contact kitchen tableware of tinplate. Rust-resistant for pickled foods.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming 'tinplate' per statistical note definitions
• Avoid mixing with non-food forks to prevent blended shipment issues
• Check for sharp edges; blunted tines required for food safety clearance