Stainless Dessert Fork from Japan
Compact stainless steel dessert fork with nickel-containing handle, 16 cm long and under 25¢ value. Meets HTS 8215.99.01.00 for tableware forks with specified handle composition, size, and price. Commonly used in budget cutlery services.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'kitchen forks' not tools to prevent misclassification; test for manganese if nickel content is borderline; bundle securely to avoid damage claims