Steel Ladle with Plastic Handle
A kitchen ladle made of plated steel with a durable plastic handle, used for serving soups and stews. It falls under HTS 8215.99.4060 as a ladle with a nonmetal handle and base metal bowl excluding stainless steel. The non-stainless steel construction and plastic handle determine its specific classification.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with stainless steel handles
Stainless steel handles move classification to the stainless steel handle subheading within the same spoons/ladles category.
If sold as a set with one or more knives and equal number of heading 8215 articles
Chapter notes require sets with knives (8211) and equal 8215 articles to classify entirely in 8215, but may affect statistical reporting.
If the entire ladle is made predominantly of plastic
Predominantly plastic tableware falls under Chapter 39 for plastic household articles rather than base metal kitchenware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the handle material is truly nonmetal (e.g
• plastic, wood) via lab testing to avoid reclassification to stainless steel handle subheadings
• Include detailed material composition in commercial invoices, specifying base metal plating type and handle material percentage
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