Tin-Coated Steel Forks from Germany
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.
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
• Coating thickness docs needed; tin not precious plating
• Food contact compliance (FDA) required alongside HTS
• No set packing with knives per notes