8215.99.50.00
Other (including parts)
Classification path
- Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof
- Other
- Other
- Other (including parts)
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 5.3%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 40%
- Unit of quantity
- No.
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 8215
- 8215.10.00.00Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metalThe rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty
- 8215.20.00.00Other sets of assorted articlesThe rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty
- 8215.91.30.00Plated with precious metal / ForksFree
- 8215.91.60.00Plated with precious metal / Spoons and ladles4.2%
- 8215.91.90.00Plated with precious metal / Other (including parts)2.7%
- 8215.99.01.00Valued under 25¢ each, not over 25.9 cm in overall length0.9¢ each + 15.8%
- 8215.99.05.00With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese / Other0.5¢ each + 8.5%
- 8215.99.10.00Forks / With stainless steel handles / Valued under 25¢ each0.5¢ each + 6.3%
- 8215.99.15.00Forks / With stainless steel handles / Other0.4¢ each + 4.8%
- 8215.99.20.00With rubber or plastic handles0.5¢ each + 3.2%
- 8215.99.22.00Forks / Without their handlesFree
- 8215.99.24.00Table forks (including table serving forks) and barbecue forks with wooden handles0.3¢ each + 4.5%
About heading 8215
Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof
Heading 8215 covers base metal kitchen and tableware such as spoons, forks, ladles, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives and sugar tongs, including base metal parts. It first separates assorted sets from individual articles. Individual articles are split by precious metal plating and by article type, with forks and spoons further split by handle material, value, length, and handle metal content.
Full guide to heading 8215Products in this heading
- Stainless steel table forks
- Stainless steel spoons
- Table ladles
- Cake servers
- Sugar tongs
- Butter knives for table use
- Fish knives for table use
- Assorted spoon and fork sets
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty on stainless steel forks?
For forks with stainless steel handles containing nickel or over 10% by weight of manganese, 8215.99.05.00 has a general (MFN) rate of 0.5 cents each + 8.5% for the other line. Lower-value, shorter forks may fall under 8215.99.01.00, general (MFN) rate 0.9 cents each + 15.8%.
How do I classify a mixed spoon and fork set?
An assorted set of spoons and forks goes under 8215.20.00.00, general (MFN) rate is the rate applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. If the set contains at least one article plated with precious metal, use 8215.10.00.00, same general (MFN) rate rule.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.