Stainless Steel Icing Spoon from Japan
Narrow, tapered icing spoon with stainless steel handle for cake decorating, under 25¢ each. Classed in HTS 8215.99.30.00 as other low-value spoon tableware with stainless handle. Used in baking and serving contexts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
39%
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
• Describe function precisely as 'tableware spoon' not tool to avoid Chapter 82
• Bundle only with matching low-value items to preserve classification
• Verify handle welding meets base metal durability standards