Stainless Steel Cocktail Fork from China
Tiny stainless steel-handled cocktail fork for appetizers and olives, valued under 25¢ each in party packs. Classified HTS 8215.99.1000 for stainless-handled forks, as simple tableware not in knife sets. Common in bar and event catering.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.3%
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
• Batch imports by value tier to streamline customs processing for sub-25¢ items
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests sets with knives, triggering chapter note reclassification
• Include photos or samples showing stainless handle to verify against 'other' subheadings