Nickel-Plated Steel Gravy Ladle

A nickel-plated steel ladle for serving gravy, valued for corrosion resistance. HTS 8215.99.4500 covers this as other base metal spoons/ladles, provided plating is not precious metal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8215.99.30Higher: 24% vs 17.5%

If precious metal electroplated

Precious metal plating moves to dedicated electroplated subheading.

8215Same rate: 17.5%

If sold as set with equal knives from 8211

Chapter note requires sets with knives + equal tableware to classify in 8215.15.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Disclose all platings; non-precious like nickel stays in 8215.99.45, but silver/gold shifts subheadings

• Use FDA-compliant materials declaration for food-contact items

• Avoid selling as set with knives unless balanced per Chapter Note to 8215