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
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
• 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