Zinc Alloy Dessert Fork Blades from Japan
Die-cast zinc alloy blades for dessert forks, without handles, for budget tableware production. HTS 8215.99.22.00 covers these as other base metal fork parts lacking handles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct alloy composition testing to confirm base metal (non-steel) status for accurate duty rates
• Use HTS explanatory notes to justify classification if prongs resemble tools rather than tableware