Stainless Steel Dinner Fork with Plastic Handle from Mexico
A standard-sized stainless steel fork designed for everyday dining, featuring an ergonomic black plastic handle for comfortable grip. It falls under HTS 8215.99.2000 as a fork with a plastic handle, classified among other kitchen or tableware excluding those with precious metal plating. The plastic handle distinguishes it from metal-handled variants.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
28.2%
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
• Verify handle material composition via lab testing to confirm plastic/rubber content over 50% by weight for accurate classification
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'forks with plastic handles' and HTS code to avoid reclassification during customs exam