Stainless Steel Fish Fork with Nickel-Infused Handle from Japan
Specialized fork for serving fish, with stainless steel construction and nickel-content handle meeting HTS 8215.99.0500 specs for alloyed handles. Chapter notes prevent set classification with knives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
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
Import Tips
• Document fish-specific design but classify as fork, not knife
• Avoid equal knife pairings per set note
• Certify stainless/nickel via ASTM standards