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Stainless Steel Escargot Fork

Two-tined stainless steel-handled escargot fork for snail shells, under 25¢ each. HTS 8215.99.1000 covers this specialty stainless-handled fork, not in sets. Fine dining kitchenware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+25.0%31.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+25.0%31.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+25.0%31.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+25.0%31.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+25.0%31.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4804.11.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 31.3%

If glass-handled, but rare

Glass tableware to Chapter 70.

8215.99Same rate: 31.3%

If with other handles, valued <25¢

Broad 'other handles' low-value fork subheading in 8215.99.2500.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 44.7% vs 31.3%

If sold as household hand tool set

Tool sets including forks classify under 8205 if not pure tableware.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Highlight unique design in filings to support 'other' classification

• Ensure no set mixing with 8211 knives per chapter note

• Value averaging allowed only if uniform; segregate higher-value items