Nickel-Plated Steel Forks from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
28.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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