Stainless Steel Salad Serving Fork
A larger fork with stainless steel handle for serving salads at dining tables, featuring wide tines for gripping greens. Classified under HTS 8215.99.1500 for its stainless steel handle as 'other forks' in tableware. Excludes specialized fish or butter forks.
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 with plastic or wooden handles
Non-stainless or composite handles move forks to 'other materials' subheadings.
If paired equally with sheath-type knives
Chapter sets rule requires classification in 8215 for balanced knife-fork sets, overriding individual item codes.
If primarily plastic with stainless insert
Material composition dominated by plastic shifts to Chapter 39 tableware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide serving size specifications to distinguish from eating forks and prevent undervaluation disputes
• Ensure country-of-melt origin labeling for stainless steel per Trade Agreements Act requirements
• Watch for pitfalls in bulk packaging which might classify as industrial rather than retail tableware
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