Stainless Steel Serving Ladle from China
A large ladle designed for serving soups and stews in kitchen settings, featuring a stainless steel handle attached to a bowl typically made of stainless steel or other base metal. It falls under HTS 8215.99.35.00 as a ladle with a stainless steel handle, classified among other kitchen or tableware spoons and ladles. The stainless steel handle distinguishes it from those with different handle materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify the handle is predominantly stainless steel (at least 60% by weight) to qualify under this subheading; provide material test certificates if requested
• Include detailed invoices specifying handle material and product function to avoid misclassification as general tableware