Silver-Plated Demitasse Spoon from Japan
Tiny spoon with silver plating for serving coffee or espresso, part of fine tableware. Falls under HTS 8215.91.60.00 as a plated spoon for kitchen/table use. Popular in luxury hospitality settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.2%
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
• Test for lead/cadmium content per FDA regs for food-contact tableware
• Use HTS advisory rulings for unique sizes/shapes to confirm spoon classification