HTS heading 8215 · Chapter 82
HTS 8215: Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers,…
HTS heading 8215 covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof. It has 18 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (3 lines), The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty (2 lines), 4.2% (1 line) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8215.10.00.00 | Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metal[pcs] | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty | Estimate → |
| 8215.20.00.00 | Other sets of assorted articles[pcs] | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 8215.91 | Plated with precious metal: | ||||
| 8215.91.30.00 | Forks[No.] | Free | 2¢ each + 45% | Estimate → | |
| 8215.91.60.00 | Spoons and ladles[No.] | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50% | Estimate → |
| 8215.91.90.00 | Other (including parts)[No.] | 2.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 8215.99 | Other: | ||||
| Forks: | |||||
| With stainless steel handles: | |||||
| With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese: | |||||
| 8215.99.01.00 | Valued under 25¢ each, not over 25.9 cm in overall length[pcs] | 0.9¢ each + 15.8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 2¢ each + 45% | Estimate → |
| 8215.99.05.00 | Other[pcs] | 0.5¢ each + 8.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 2¢ each + 45% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 8215.99.10.00 | Valued under 25¢ each[pcs] | 0.5¢ each + 6.3% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 2¢ each + 45% | Estimate → |
| 8215.99.15.00 | Other[pcs] | 0.4¢ each + 4.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 2¢ each + 45% | Estimate → |
| 8215.99.20.00 | With rubber or plastic handles[No.] | 0.5¢ each + 3.2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 8¢ each + 45% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 8215.99.22.00 | Without their handles[No.] | Free | 8¢ each + 45% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 8215.99.24.00 | Table forks (including table serving forks) and barbecue forks with wooden handles[No.] | 0.3¢ each + 4.5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 8¢ each + 45% | Estimate → |
| 8215.99.26.00 | Other[No.] | 0.2¢ each + 3.1% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 8¢ each + 45% | Estimate → |
| Spoons and ladles: | |||||
| With stainless steel handles: | |||||
| 8215.99.30.00 | Spoons valued under 25¢ each[pcs] | 14% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 8215.99.35.00 | Other[pcs] | 6.8% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
| 8215.99.40 | With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles | 5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | |
| 8215.99.40.30 | Tablespoons and table ladles[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8215.99.40.60 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8215.99.45.00 | Other[No.] | Free | 65% | Estimate → | |
| 8215.99.50.00 | Other (including parts)[No.] | 5.3% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 40% | Estimate → |
20 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 8215.91.60.00 at the general rate of 4.2%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (4.2%) | $420.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $467.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 8215?
Heading 8215 has 18 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (3 lines), The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty (2 lines), 4.2% (1 line), 2.7% (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 8215?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 8215?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.