Stainless Steel Ladle
A long-handled stainless steel ladle for serving soup or liquids from pots to bowls. Though stainless steel, it falls in HTS 8215.99.50.00 as 'other' tableware including ladles, not the stainless-specific subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.3% | +10.0% | 15.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If strictly stainless steel without other alloys
Pure stainless steel tableware has dedicated subheading 8215.20.
If sold as cooking utensil for stovetop use
Household cooking articles in stainless steel go to Chapter 73, not tableware.
If handheld mechanical hand tools
Mechanized dispensers shift to heading 8210 for mechanical appliances.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document serving capacity and tableware intent to differentiate from cooking tools
• For sets, count pieces per statistical note; balance with knives triggers heading 8215
• Certify NSF/ANSI food contact standards for smooth customs clearance
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Steel Butter Knife
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Aluminum Cake Server
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Steel Fish Knife
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