Wooden-Handled Barbecue Serving Fork from Japan
A large stainless steel barbecue fork with an ergonomic wooden handle for grilling and serving meat. Classified under HTS 8215.99.24.00 as a barbecue fork with wooden handle, suitable for outdoor cooking. The fixed wooden handle meets the specific criteria excluding other materials.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.5%
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
• Provide photos or samples showing wooden handle attachment to confirm not a composite material misdeclared as wood
• Label as 'barbecue forks' distinctly from table forks if marketed for grilling to match statistical reporting
• Ensure no sharp tines exceeding safety standards; non-compliant items may face FDA or CPSC scrutiny