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
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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