Butter Knife and Spreader Assortment Set (6-Piece) from China
Deluxe set of 3 butter knives, 2 cheese spreaders, and sugar tongs in polished stainless steel for table service. HTS 8215.20.00.00 covers this mix of similar kitchen/tableware. Assortment within butter-knife family still qualifies as 'assorted'.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document as 'assorted' even with similar functions; customs accepts butter/condiment tool mixes
• Provide value breakdown per item to prevent single-article reclassification
• Ensure no electroplating exceeds base metal to avoid Chapter 71