Stainless Steel Kitchen Turner
A stainless steel spatula-like turner designed for flipping pancakes, burgers, and other foods in the kitchen. Classified under HTS 8205.51.3030 as a household kitchen implement made of iron or steel, used for food preparation and serving at the table.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as part of a kitchen utensil set with knives
Per chapter notes, sets with knives and equal or more utensils classify in 8215, not as individual tools.
If made primarily of other base metals like aluminum
Material composition determines subheading; non-iron/steel household tools fall under 8205.59.
If constructed mainly from plastic with minimal metal
Predominant material shifts classification from metal handtools to plastic tableware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the tool is primarily for household kitchen use, not industrial, to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed material composition certificates confirming iron or steel construction
• Label products clearly as kitchen utensils to prevent confusion with cutlery in Chapter 82
Related Products under HTS 8205.51.30.30
Steel Slotted Spoon
A stainless steel spoon with slots for draining liquids while serving vegetables or pasta at the table. Falls under HTS 8205.51.3030 as a steel household implement for kitchen and table use.
Iron Kitchen Whisk
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.
Stainless Steel Meat Fork
A two-tine steel fork for holding and carving meat on kitchen cutting boards or tables. Classified in HTS 8205.51.3030 as a steel household carving implement.
Steel Kitchen Tongs
Scissor-style stainless steel tongs for gripping and serving salad, pasta, or hot foods. HTS 8205.51.3030 includes these as steel household kitchen/table implements.
Carbon Steel Wok Spatula
Long-handled steel spatula tailored for stir-frying in woks, used in home Asian cooking. Falls under HTS 8205.51.3030 for steel kitchen implements.
Steel Table Ladle
Large stainless steel ladle for serving soup and punch at dining tables. HTS 8205.51.3030 as steel household table implement.