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Stainless Steel Serving Spoon from Germany

Large slotted stainless steel spoon for serving vegetables or pasta at buffets. Despite stainless material, large serving spoons classify under HTS 8215.99.50.00 as other tableware.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

30.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Distinguish serving size (>6 oz capacity) from teaspoons in entry descriptions

Avoid retail sets with knives; chapter note requires equal numbers for 8215

Mirror polish finish common; document to prove food-grade stainless