Tinplate Tea Strainer from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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