Pewter Ladle with Resin Handle from Japan
Decorative pewter ladle paired with a sturdy resin handle for punch or gravy serving. Under HTS 8215.99.4060 for ladles with nonmetal handles and base metal (pewter alloy) other than stainless steel. Pewter's tin-lead alloy composition qualifies.
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 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
• Test for lead content in pewter to meet FDA/food safety import requirements alongside tariff
• Invoice must specify 'pewter' vs generic metal to match description