Steel Butter Knife
A flat-bladed steel knife specifically for spreading butter at the dinner table. Classified under HTS 8215.99.50.00 as explicitly listed 'butter-knives' which are tableware, distinct from edged cutlery in heading 8211.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.3% | +25.0% | 30.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.3% | +25.0% | 30.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.3% | +25.0% | 30.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.3% | +25.0% | 30.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.3% | +25.0% | 30.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If featuring a serrated or sharp edge
Any cutting edge reclassifies as table knife under heading 8211, not tableware.
If made of silver or gold plated
Precious metal tableware falls under separate subheading 8215.10.
If imported as household article without tableware function
General stainless steel kitchen utensils go to Chapter 73 if not specifically tableware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Emphasize non-edged, spreading design in invoices to prevent confusion with 8211 knives
• Provide lab certification for base metal content if alloy composition is questioned
• Avoid bundling with sharp knives to prevent set classification under 8215 chapter note
Related Products under HTS 8215.99.50.00
Copper Ice Cream Scoop
Solid copper scoop with release mechanism for portioning ice cream at dessert service. As similar tableware, copper base metal version enters HTS 8215.99.50.00.
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.
Aluminum Cake Server
An aluminum-handled server with a triangular blade for cutting and serving cake slices. This fits HTS 8215.99.50.00 as a 'cake-server,' a named type of base metal tableware for dessert service.
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.
Steel Fish Knife
Specialized steel knife with a broad, dull-edged blade for separating fish from bones at the table. HTS 8215.99.50.00 covers it as explicitly named 'fish-knives,' tableware separate from cutting knives.
Iron Skimmer Spoon
Cast iron spoon with holes for skimming fat or impurities from soups and stocks during table service. Classifies in HTS 8215.99.50.00 as 'skimmers,' a type of perforated tableware made of base metal.