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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+37.5%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8215.99.10.00Lower: 31.3% vs 41.2%

If in tableware sets with spoons and serving pieces

Serving sets without knives go to 8215; individual carving tools stay in 8205.

8201.40.60Higher: 43.7% vs 41.2%

If equipped with cutting edge like axes

Tools with axes, shears functions move to 8201 for cutting handtools.

8211.92.40Lower: 29.6% vs 41.2%

If when featuring integral sharp blades

Bladed implements classify as knives in 8211, not plain forks.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from eating forks by emphasizing carving use in invoices

• Ensure tines are not sharp enough to qualify as knives

• Use HTS advisory rulings for forks with unique designs