Steel Colander

A perforated steel strainer for rinsing vegetables or draining pasta in household kitchens. Classified in 7323.99.90 as an other steel kitchen article, excluding specific pot scourers or enamelled items.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

7318.15.50Lower: 35% vs 38.4%

If considered a strainer or sieve with wire mesh

Narrow wire mesh strainers may shift to Chapter 73 strainers if cross-section under 16mm.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 38.4%

If enamelled or glazed

Enamelled steel household articles have a dedicated subheading.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 38.4%

If for commercial food processing use

Industrial kitchen strainers classify as machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label clearly as kitchenware to distinguish from industrial strainers

β€’ Ensure no precious metal plating; test if necessary for customs verification

β€’ Provide usage demos in invoices to support household end-use classification