Stainless Steel Dinner Forks
These are standard stainless steel forks designed for everyday dining tableware use, featuring four tines for eating solid foods. They fall under HTS 8215.99.26.00 as 'other forks' made of base metal, specifically stainless steel, excluding specialized types like fish forks or serving forks. This classification applies to non-plated, common household forks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.1% | +17.5% | 20.6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.1% | +10.0% | 13.1% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If forks have base metal handles and are valued over $3/dozen
Higher value table forks with base metal parts shift to different statistical suffix for valuation.
If sold as part of a sheath-type knife and fork hunting set
Chapter Note classifies sets with knives and equal forks in heading 8215, but sheath knives may pull to 8211 if dominant.
If designed for household kitchen tool use rather than tableware
Forks for cooking/preparation (e.g., carving forks) fall under tools heading 8205, not tableware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify base metal composition (e.g
• stainless steel) meets HTS requirements; provide mill test certificates for customs
• Ensure forks are not valued over $3/dozen to avoid higher subheadings; declare unit quantity accurately
• Avoid misclassification as cutlery sets; individual forks must not be packed with knives in equal numbers per Chapter Note
Related Products under HTS 8215.99.26.00
Iron Table Forks
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.
Aluminum Dessert Forks
Lightweight aluminum forks with shorter tines for serving desserts at the table, common in casual dining sets. HTS 8215.99.26.00 covers these as 'other' base metal forks not fitting precious metal or valued categories.
Nickel-Plated Steel Forks
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.
Zinc Table Forks
Die-cast zinc forks for inexpensive tableware, often used in picnics or budget dining. Classified as 'other' base metal forks in 8215.99.26.00.
Tin-Coated Steel Forks
Forks with thin tin coating on steel for food safety in tableware, considered base metal overall. HTS 8215.99.26.00 for such 'other' forks.
Brass Dinner Forks
Solid brass forks for decorative tableware, unplated with precious metals. 'Other forks' of base metal in 8215.99.26.00.