Stainless Steel Dinner Fork with Nickel-Content Handle
A table fork featuring a stainless steel blade and handle alloyed with nickel content exceeding 10% by weight of manganese, designed for everyday dining use. Classified under HTS 8215.99.0500 due to its fork form with qualifying stainless steel handle composition per chapter notes. Excludes sets with knives that would shift to heading 8215 base classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | +35.0% | 43.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If handles lack nickel and ≤10% manganese
Forks with non-qualifying stainless handles fall under different subheading in same heading 8215.
If sold as part of knife-fork set with equal knives
Chapter note requires sets with knives and equal utensils to classify in heading 8215, but individual knives shift to 8211 if separated.
If entirely of stainless steel without alloy specs
Base stainless steel table forks without handle composition details go to statistical suffix 2100.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify handle alloy certification showing nickel presence or >10% manganese via mill test reports to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no pairing with knives to prevent set classification under heading 8215 rules
• Label as tableware, not cutlery sets, for proper entry
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