Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensil Set (10-Piece)
This set includes a slotted spoon, solid spoon, fork, spatula, turner, ladle, skimmer, whisk, tongs, and pasta server, all made of stainless steel. It falls under HTS 8215.20.00.00 as a set of assorted kitchen or tableware articles designed for culinary use. The assortment meets the criteria for 'other sets of assorted articles' in this heading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If all items are forks, spoons, or ladles only
Pure sets of identical types (e.g., only spoons) fall under specific subheadings like 8215.99, not 'assorted articles'.
If household kitchen tool set without tableware
Sets primarily of household tools (e.g., spatulas without forks/spoons) classify in heading 8205 for other hand tools.
If dominated by knives with minimal other articles
Chapter note requires equal numbers of 8211 knives and 8215 articles for 8215; otherwise, principal knife articles govern under 8211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the set contains at least one article from heading 8211 (e.g
• knife) and equal number from 8215 to avoid reclassification under 8215 per chapter notes
• Provide detailed packing list specifying each item's material (e.g
• stainless steel) and confirm total pieces for statistical reporting
• Ensure no individual items exceed set value; customs may split if one dominates to classify as single article
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