Tin Tea Strainer from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.1%
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
• Label products clearly as food-safe tin to support classification under the food/beverage subheading
• Include material composition certificates confirming tin content per chapter definitions for audit readiness
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring weight or mixing with plated items, which shifts to other codes