Steel Ladle with Plastic Handle from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• 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