Stainless Steel Sugar Tongs
Stainless steel tongs designed for serving sugar cubes or small candies at the table. This product falls under HTS 8215.99.50.00 as 'sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware' made of base metal, specifically other tableware not enumerated elsewhere in heading 8215.
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 made of stainless steel only
Stainless steel tableware has its own specific subheading, separate from other base metals.
If plated with precious metal
Precious metal plating moves it to a distinct subheading within other tableware.
If classified as a sheath-type butter knife instead
Misinterpretation as fixed-blade cutlery could shift to Chapter 82 heading 8211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify base metal composition (e.g
• stainless steel) meets Chapter 82 definitions to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed product specs and photos in entry docs to distinguish from cutlery in 8211
• Watch for sets with knives; per chapter note, they shift to 8215 if balanced with equal forks/spoons
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