Stainless Steel Ladle from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → 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
• 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