Copper Fondue Pot from China
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 — China → United States
20.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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