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, 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
• 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