Iron Kitchen Whisk from Japan
A hand-held wire whisk made of steel wires for beating eggs and mixing batters in home cooking. HTS 8205.51.3030 covers this as a steel household kitchen implement.
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
• Certify food-safe materials (e.g
• 18/8 stainless steel) to meet FDA import requirements
• Declare as 'household tool' not 'cooking accessory' for proper Chapter 82 placement
• Watch for whisk size; oversized may classify as commercial under different provisions