Iron Skimmer Spoon from Japan

Cast iron spoon with holes for skimming fat or impurities from soups and stocks during table service. Classifies in HTS 8215.99.50.00 as 'skimmers,' a type of perforated tableware made of base metal.

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)

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Import Tips

• Specify perforation pattern and table service use to avoid cooking tool misclassification

• Seasoned cast iron requires material certs showing no hazardous coatings

• Declare weight accurately; statistical reporting tracks base metal tableware