Manganese Stainless Dinner Fork from China
Stainless steel dinner fork with handle over 10% manganese by weight, 22 cm length, valued at 20¢. Fits HTS 8215.99.01.00 as a qualifying fork for tableware with specified alloy handle, under size/value thresholds. Suited for institutional use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Retain alloy analysis reports for CBP review; declare exact overall length from tip to handle end; avoid mixing with higher-value items to maintain uniform classification