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
16.8%
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
• 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