Tinplate Tea Strainer

A fine-mesh strainer made from tinplate designed for steeping loose tea leaves in a cup or pot. It falls under HTS 7323.99.50.60 as a kitchen article of tinplate steel, not coated with precious metal, used for household beverage preparation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7324.29.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If made of stainless steel instead of tinplate

Stainless steel kitchen articles classify under heading 7324, separate from other iron/steel.

8413.91.90Higher: 35% vs 10%

If designed as a pump or filter part

Parts of liquid pumps or dispensers fall under Chapter 84 for machinery components.

6911.10Higher: 30.8% vs 10%

If primarily porcelain with minor tinplate frame

Predominant material porcelain shifts to Chapter 69 tableware headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify tinplate composition with mill test certificates to confirm iron/steel base with tin coating

Label products clearly as household kitchenware to avoid misclassification as industrial strainers

Ensure no precious metal plating; test for compliance to prevent duty reassessment