Stainless Steel Tablespoon with Wooden Handle from Germany
A large serving spoon designed for serving food at the table, featuring a stainless steel bowl and shaft attached to a durable wooden handle. This product falls under HTS 8215.99.40.30 because it is a tablespoon with a nonmetal handle, specifically excluding stainless steel handles. It is commonly used in kitchen and table settings for portioning soups, gravies, or sides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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 handle material composition through lab testing to confirm nonmetal status and avoid misclassification as stainless steel handled
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'tablespoon' dimensions and use to distinguish from smaller teaspoons
• Ensure food-safe certifications for base metal parts to meet FDA import requirements and prevent customs holds