Iron Table Forks from Germany
Cast iron forks intended for casual dining or outdoor tableware, uncoated and suitable for everyday meals. Classified in 8215.99.26.00 as 'other forks' of base metal (iron), distinguishing from precious metal plated or specialized variants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
28.1%
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
• Confirm iron content via material specs; rust-proofing doesn't change base metal status but label treatments
• Declare as individual pieces; statistical note requires total pieces for sets, but these are singles
• Check for plating; even thin silver plating moves to 8215.99.24.00