Forged Copper Ladle Bowl from Japan
Forged copper bowl portion of cooking ladle, rough hammered surface before handle attachment. Classifies HTS 7419.20.00.50 as forged copper kitchen article unfinished. Traditional cookware component prized for heat conductivity.
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
• Distinguish spinning vs forging through metallurgical grain flow analysis
• Ship unassembled from handles to preserve component status
• Tin lining post-import avoids 'other worked' classification issues