Aluminum Table Ladle with Plastic Handle from Mexico
A deep-bowled ladle made of lightweight aluminum for serving liquids like soup or punch, fitted with a heat-resistant plastic handle. Classified under HTS 8215.99.40.30 as a table ladle with a nonmetal handle and base metal (aluminum, not stainless steel) construction. Ideal for both kitchen prep and table service.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
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
• Declare exact base metal alloy on commercial invoices to confirm exclusion of stainless steel
• Provide photos or samples at entry to differentiate ladles from smaller serving spoons
• Check for plastic handle compliance with REACH or Prop 65 if destined for EU or California markets