Pewter-Look Tablespoon with Composite Handle from Japan
A tablespoon mimicking pewter finish using base metal alloy, with a composite nonmetal handle for modern appeal. HTS 8215.99.40.30 covers this as non-stainless base metal with nonmetal handle. Great for contemporary table settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Disclose actual alloy composition to counter 'pewter' misnomer leading to wrong chapter
• Use technical specs to prove tablespoon size vs. dessert spoons
• Test composites for BPA-free status in handle material