Butter Knife and Spreader Assortment Set (6-Piece) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(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