Nickel-Plated Steel Forks from China
Forks made from nickel-alloyed steel for corrosion resistance in tableware applications. Falls under 8215.99.26.00 as base metal 'other forks', where alloy doesn't qualify as precious plating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.6%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document alloy composition <2.5% non-base to stay 'base metal'
• Avoid bundling with knives; Chapter Note forces sets to 8215 but equal numbers
• Customs may test for plating—ensure certification