Plastic-Handled Serving Spoon
A sturdy serving spoon with a stainless steel bowl and heat-resistant plastic handle, ideal for dishing out sides at family meals. Classified under HTS 8215.99.40 due to its nonmetal plastic handle on a spoon for table or kitchen use. It matches the 'other spoons' category excluding stainless steel handles.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with stainless steel handle instead of plastic
Subheading 8215.99.20 specifically covers spoons with stainless steel handles, altering the duty rate.
If entirely plastic construction without metal blade
Fully plastic spoons classify under Chapter 39 for plastic tableware, not metal-based utensils in 8215.
If sold in a set including forks and knives per chapter note
Sets with knives and equal utensils go to 8215 fork subheadings, changing from spoon-specific classification.
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• Label handle material accurately as plastic to comply with HTS specs; obtain supplier certifications for BPA-free status; watch for undervaluation penalties on bulk shipments
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Nylon-Handled Slotted Spoon
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