Nickel-Plated Serving Ladle with Silicone Grip Handle from Germany
A robust table ladle with nickel-plated base metal for shine and durability, featuring a soft silicone grip handle for safe handling. HTS 8215.99.40.30 applies as it has a nonmetal handle and non-stainless base metal plating. Used for serving sauces or stews at dining tables.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document plating specifications (e.g
• nickel over steel) to substantiate base metal classification
• Test silicone for food contact safety to comply with import health standards
• Avoid bundling with knives in sets, as that could trigger reclassification under heading 8215 rules