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Base Metal Tableware Fork from Japan

Nickel-plated steel dinner fork for everyday table use. While forks have statistical notes, this 'other' base metal fork fits HTS 8215.99.50.00 as non-stainless, non-precious tableware.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

30.3%

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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Electroplating specs must detail base metal; precious plating changes subheading

• For sets per statistical note, report total pieces; knife balance affects heading

• Tine count and length distinguish table forks from serving forks