Aluminum Hand Whisk from Japan
Lightweight aluminum-handled whisk for mixing eggs, creams, and batters in home cooking. HTS 8205.51.60.00 applies to this aluminum household tool for food preparation. Differentiated from wire whisks by solid aluminum construction.
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
• Test for aluminum purity via spectrometry if requested by customs to confirm subheading
• Declare as individual tools, not sets, unless paired with knives per chapter note
• Watch for pitting or defects that could trigger quality inspections