Copper Fondue Pot from Canada
A traditional non-electric fondue pot made primarily of copper, used for domestic melting of cheese or chocolate over a tea light or alcohol burner. It falls under HTS 7418.10.00.51 as a cooking apparatus of copper for household kitchen use, featuring thick copper walls for even heat distribution.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) 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
• Verify copper content exceeds 50% by weight and obtain mill test certificate for alloy composition to confirm classification
• Ensure product is marked 'non-electric' and for domestic use; provide user manual showing tea light burner compatibility
• Avoid misclassification as stainless steel by providing material affidavits; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain copperware