Zinc Table Forks from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Zinc prone to corrosion—declare any coatings as non-precious
• Weight per dozen low; confirm not under MFN exemptions
• Sell as tableware only; tool use changes heading