Stainless Steel Meat Fork from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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