Nickel-Plated Serving Ladle with Bakelite Handle from Mexico
A professional-grade serving ladle with nickel-plated steel bowl and heat-resistant bakelite handle. It qualifies for HTS 8215.99.4060 as 'other' spoons/ladles with nonmetal handles and base metal other than stainless steel. The plating and synthetic handle align with the subheading's scope.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Document the plating process (e.g
• nickel over steel) and bakelite composition to support 'base metal except stainless' claim
• Ensure packing lists specify individual vs set items to prevent chapter note reclassification for knife sets