Brass Soup Ladle with Hardwood Handle from China
Elegant brass soup ladle with a polished hardwood handle, suitable for both kitchen and table service. Classified in HTS 8215.99.4060 as a ladle with nonmetal handle and base metal (brass) excluding stainless steel. Brass qualifies as 'other base metal' per the hierarchy.
Duty Rate — China → 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
• Certify brass alloy composition to confirm it's not stainless steel equivalent
• Provide photos and samples for customs if handle attachment raises part classification questions