Stainless Steel Serving Ladle Spoon from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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