Stainless Steel Dinner Fork from Mexico
A standard stainless steel dinner fork with a handle containing nickel, valued under 25¢ each and measuring 20 cm in overall length. It falls under HTS 8215.99.01.00 as a fork with a stainless steel handle meeting the nickel content and size/value criteria for kitchen/tableware. This classification applies to economical flatware used in households and restaurants.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify handle composition with lab tests for nickel/manganese content to confirm classification; ensure accurate valuation declarations under 25¢ per unit; declare total length precisely to avoid reclassification