Stainless Steel Serving Ladle
A large stainless steel ladle designed for serving soups and stews at the table. It falls under HTS 8215.99.4500 as 'other spoons and ladles' made of base metal, specifically for kitchen or tableware use, excluding those of precious metal or electroplated.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If electroplated with precious metal
Electroplated spoons/ladles classify under specific precious metal plating subheading in 8215.91.
If for industrial or non-tableware use
Base metal household articles not specifically kitchen/tableware fall under Chapter 73 general table/kitchen items.
If silver-plated
Silver-plated tableware spoons/ladles have dedicated subheading separate from other base metal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify base metal composition (e.g
• stainless steel) meets Chapter 82 definitions; provide mill test certificates for customs
• Label as kitchen/tableware, not industrial, to avoid reclassification; include country-of-melt documentation
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