Stainless Steel Serving Fork
A budget stainless steel-handled serving fork for lifting food at tables, valued under 25¢ each despite larger size. Falls under HTS 8215.99.1000 as 'other forks' with stainless handles, excluding sets with knives. Used in catering and home buffets for cost-effective service.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with plastic handles
Handle material dictates subheading; plastic-handled forks go to 8215.99.3000.
If gas or liquid fueled, like fondue forks
Specialized fuel-using tableware classifies under heading 8213, separate from plain forks.
If entirely plastic, not base metal
Material change to plastic tableware shifts to Chapter 39, excluding metal products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use appraised value declarations for low-cost items to support sub-25¢ classification
• Segregate shipments from knife-inclusive sets to maintain individual fork heading
• Test for stainless steel grade (e.g
• 18/0) to confirm base metal status per HTS definitions
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