Stainless Steel Serving Ladle from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 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
• 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