Stainless Steel Serving Ladle Spoon
A shallow-bowled serving ladle classified as a spoon with stainless steel handle for kitchen use in serving sauces. HTS 8215.99.30.00 applies due to its spoon-like form, stainless handle, and value under 25¢ each as 'other' tableware spoons and ladles. Distinguishes from deeper ladles by its tableware design.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-stainless handles under 25¢
Ladles or spoons with plastic or other base metal handles classify separately even at low values.
If hand-operated kitchen scoops
Mechanical or specialized scoops/ladles for commercial kitchens fall under Chapter 82 hand tools.
If primarily plastic with metal handle
Tableware dominated by plastic construction shifts to Chapter 39, regardless of metal handle.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate ladles from spoons in descriptions; ambiguous terms can lead to audits under statistical notes
• Use photos and samples in rulings requests to confirm spoon vs. ladle classification for border security
• Monitor total set piece counts per statistical note if shipping multi-piece kitchenware assortments
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