Stainless Steel Serving Ladle Spoon from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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