Stainless Steel Dinner Fork
A standard dinner fork featuring a stainless steel handle and tines, designed for everyday table use in homes and restaurants. It falls under HTS 8215.99.1500 as a fork with a stainless steel handle, distinct from those with simpler metal or plastic handles. This classification covers common kitchen and tableware forks not specified elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.8% | +17.5% | 22.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If table forks with simpler metal plating
Forks with non-stainless metal tableware handles fall under different subheading for basic metal forks.
If sold as part of a knife and fork set
Per chapter notes, sets with knives from 8211 and equal forks classify entirely in 8215, often shifting to set provisions.
If for industrial or non-tableware use
Forks used in food processing or manufacturing shift to Chapter 82 tools, not tableware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify stainless steel composition meets AISI standards (e.g
• 300 series) for handle to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed material breakdown in commercial invoice to comply with CBP valuation rules
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'cutlery sets' which could trigger heading 8215 set rules
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