Stainless Steel Dessert Fork with Nickel Alloy Handle from China
Compact fork for desserts with stainless steel prongs and nickel-containing handle, ideal for formal dining. HTS 8215.99.0500 applies to forks with handles meeting nickel or high-manganese stainless criteria. Differentiates from sheath knives or sets per notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Require supplier affidavits on handle metallurgy for CBP review
• Package individually to avoid set misclassification with 8211 knives
• Check for manganese content if nickel test fails