Nickel-Plated Steel Gravy Ladle from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
• 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