Copper Fondue Pot from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
13%
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 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