Silver-Plated Dinner Fork Prongs

Silver-plated base metal prongs designed for dinner forks, excluding handles, used in high-end tableware manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8215.99.22.00 as other fork parts without handles, distinct from complete utensils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8215.99.45.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If with their handles and precious metal plated

Complete forks with handles and precious metal plating fall under a different subheading for finished tableware.

7117.19.90Higher: 28.5% vs 10%

If the plating constitutes imitation jewelry components

Excessive precious metal content may reclassify as imitation jewelry rather than functional tableware parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide plating thickness documentation to distinguish from solid precious metal, ensuring proper base metal classification

• Label shipments clearly as 'fork parts, handles separate' to avoid customs bundling with handle components

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain silver-plated imports from specific countries; check Commerce Department advisories