Wooden-Handled Stainless Steel Soup Ladle
A large soup ladle featuring a stainless steel bowl and a durable wooden handle, designed for serving liquids in kitchen settings. It falls under HTS 8215.99.40 because it is a ladle with a nonmetal (wood) handle, excluding stainless steel handles. This classification covers essential kitchen utensils for scooping and serving.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with a stainless steel handle
Stainless steel handles shift classification to a separate subheading within the same heading for metal-handled spoons and ladles.
If when sold as part of a knife and utensil set with equal or more knives
Chapter Note specifies sets with one or more knives of 8211 and equal number of 8215 articles classify in 8215 but under fork subheadings, not spoons.
If designed for household scooping rather than tableware serving
Ladles primarily for kitchen scooping may fall under heading 8205 for other household tools, depending on specific use and design.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify handle material is truly nonmetal via lab testing to avoid reclassification; ensure food-safe certifications like FDA compliance; declare exact metal composition to prevent duties under stainless steel categories
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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.
Bamboo-Handled Gravy Ladle
A specialized gravy ladle with a stainless steel head and eco-friendly bamboo handle, perfect for pouring sauces smoothly. It qualifies for HTS 8215.99.40 as a ladle with nonmetal (bamboo) handle. This subheading includes such kitchenware excluding stainless steel handles.
Melamine-Handled Soup Spoon
A soup spoon designed for everyday dining with a stainless steel oval bowl and lightweight melamine handle for easy grip. HTS 8215.99.40 applies as it has a nonmetal handle on a spoon for kitchen or table use. Excludes stainless steel handle types per subheading.
Resin-Handled Punch Ladle
Elegant punch ladle with stainless steel scoop and colored resin handle, suited for parties and buffets. Falls under HTS 8215.99.40 for ladles with nonmetal handles (resin). Part of 'other spoons and ladles' excluding stainless steel handles.
Hardwood-Handled Mixing Ladle
Heavy-duty mixing ladle with stainless steel bowl and ergonomic hardwood handle for cooking prep. Classified in HTS 8215.99.40 as a ladle with base metal blade but nonmetal handle. Covers kitchen ladles outside stainless handle category.
Nylon-Handled Slotted Spoon
Slotted spoon for draining pasta or vegetables, with stainless steel slotted head and nylon handle for high-heat tolerance. HTS 8215.99.40 due to nonmetal handle on spoon type. Fits 'other spoons' with base metal but non-stainless/nonmetal handles.