8215.99.40
With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles
HTS code 8215.99.40 covers spoons and ladles with handles made of base metal (excluding stainless steel) or nonmetal materials. Use this code for importing these kitchen/tableware items, keeping in mind a general duty rate of 5%—or potentially free—depending on the country of origin and any applicable trade agreements.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8215.99.40
This code falls within the broader category of tools, implements, cutlery, and tableware made of base metal. Specifically, 8215.99.40 covers spoons, ladles, and similar kitchenware with handles made of base metal (excluding stainless steel) or nonmetal materials. There are two subdivisions: 8215.99.40.30 for tablespoons and table ladles, and 8215.99.40.60 for other spoons and ladles fitting this description—use the appropriate suffix to indicate the specific type of item. Statistical reporting requires indicating the number of pieces within any sets of these items.
| Chapter | Chapter 82 - Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal |
| Section | Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal |
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Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
5%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8215.99.40 and its subdivisions (8215.99.40.30 & 8215.99.40.60) is 5%. Special rates of Free apply to goods originating from countries with which the US has Free Trade Agreements or preference programs (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) – eligibility must be verified. No specific reporting units are required. These rates apply consistently to both the main code and its subdivisions, assuming origin requirements for special rates are met.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 40%
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Code subdivisions
8215.99.40.30
Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: > Other: > Other: > Spoons and ladles: > With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles > Tablespoons and table ladles
8215.99.40.60
Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: > Other: > Other: > Spoons and ladles: > With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles > Other
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