Stainless Steel Dessert Fork from Mexico
A small stainless steel-handled dessert fork, around 6 inches, for pastries and sweets, valued under 25¢ each in bulk packs. It qualifies for HTS 8215.99.1000 as an 'other' fork with stainless handle, not a base metal part or knife-inclusive set. Popular in disposable or low-cost dining ware.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Provide origin certificates confirming base metal construction to comply with Chapter 82 notes
• Document exact fork dimensions and use to differentiate from salad forks or specialty items
• Beware of overpacking with knives; chapter note requires set reclassification if knives equal or exceed forks