Tin Tea Strainer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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