Tin Tea Strainer

A fine-mesh tin strainer used to steep loose tea leaves in hot water during beverage preparation. It qualifies for HTS 8007.00.10.10 as a tin article intended for beverage service in kitchen settings, meeting food safety criteria without precious metal coatings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.1%+35.0%37.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7323.93.00Lower: 12% vs 37.1%

If made from other base metals like steel

Non-tin kitchen utensils for table use are covered under heading 7323 for stainless steel or similar.

8007.00Same rate: 37.1%

If coated or plated with precious metal

Precious metal-plated tin wares are excluded and classified separately in 8007.00.3000.

6911.10Lower: 30.8% vs 37.1%

If made of porcelain or ceramic

Tableware like strainers in ceramic materials falls under Chapter 69 for porcelain goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label products clearly as food-safe tin to support classification under the food/beverage subheading

β€’ Include material composition certificates confirming tin content per chapter definitions for audit readiness

β€’ Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring weight or mixing with plated items, which shifts to other codes