Stainless Steel Serving Fork from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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