Stainless Steel Dessert Fork with Nickel Alloy Handle from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
33.5%
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
• 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