Stainless Handle Soup Spoon Ladle from Mexico
A medium-sized ladle for portioning soup, with a stainless steel handle and aluminum or steel bowl for lightweight use in dining settings. Classified under HTS 8215.99.35.00 due to its ladle function and stainless steel handle, part of other kitchen tableware. It's distinguished by the specific handle material requirement.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
31.8%
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
• Label products clearly as 'kitchen ladles' and specify stainless steel handle composition to meet statistical reporting needs
• Avoid common error of undervaluing by separating handle and bowl costs; import as complete units
• Check for country-of-origin marking requirements on handles for stainless steel content