Palladium Plated Oyster Forks from Germany
Palladium-plated narrow oyster forks for shellfish, base metal. HTS 8215.91.30.00 for precious plated table forks. Used in seafood restaurants.
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
• Confirm palladium plating via certified assays for precious metal status
• Ensure retail packaging to classify as tableware vs bulk tools