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
25%
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
• 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