Forged Copper Ladle Bowl from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
50%
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
• 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