Stainless Steel Cocktail Fork from Japan
A short, multi-prong fork with stainless steel handle for spearing olives, shrimp, or appetizers at parties. Falls under HTS 8215.99.1500 as an 'other fork' for tableware with stainless handle. Popular in bar and buffet settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.8%
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
• Classify based on retail presentation; bulk packs risk reclassification as tools
• Include photos in entry docs to prove tableware end-use vs. industrial