Brass Kitchen Tongs from Japan
Polished brass tongs for serving salad or gripping hot foods at the table. HTS 8215.99.50.00 includes such similar kitchen or tableware made from base metals like brass.
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 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
• Brass alloy cert required; copper content affects Chapter 74 potential
• Specify gripping function for non-cutting use
• Food-safe lacquer common; declare treatments