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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

8215.99.30.00Higher: 24% vs 16.3%

If with plastic handles

Handle material dictates subheading; plastic-handled forks go to 8215.99.3000.

8213.00.90.00Lower: 13% vs 16.3%

If gas or liquid fueled, like fondue forks

Specialized fuel-using tableware classifies under heading 8213, separate from plain forks.

3924.10.40Lower: 13.4% vs 16.3%

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