Steel Tablespoon with Hardwood Handle from Japan
A sturdy carbon steel tablespoon with a smooth hardwood handle, polished for daily table use. Classified in HTS 8215.99.40.30 as a spoon with base metal (steel, non-stainless) and nonmetal handle. Essential for family dining and buffet service.
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Steel grade documentation prevents confusion with stainless steel equivalents
• Count and report as individual pieces per statistical notes for sets
• Apply food-grade oil finishes on wood to pass sanitary inspections