Spoons — HTS 8215
Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof
Chapter 82 › Heading 8215
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8215 is a four-digit product category for certain hand-operated kitchen and table utensils, including spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs, similar items, and parts made of base metal. “Base metal” generally includes common metals such as iron, steel, aluminum, copper, nickel, tin, and zinc, rather than precious metals.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the item belongs in heading 8215 rather than another heading for cutlery, kitchen tools, or household articles. Then use the more detailed subheadings, which commonly distinguish the product by its specific type, composition, or whether it is a complete utensil or a part. Review the full legal description, including any exclusions and material rules; the product’s principal material and function may both matter. When classification is uncertain, obtain a customs broker’s or ruling specialist’s advice.
What to check
- Identify the item’s exact function and form: for example, distinguish a table fork, serving utensil, knife, tong, or replacement part.
- Record the material of the working portion and handle, including whether the item is stainless steel, another base metal, plastic, wood, or a combination.
- Check whether the product is a complete utensil, a set, or a separate base-metal part, and read the HTSUS provisions for sets and composite goods.
- Compare the heading’s legal notes and exclusions with the product’s construction; a similar-looking kitchen tool may belong in a different heading.
- Keep product specifications, photos, invoices, and material breakdowns so the classification can be verified by your broker or customs authority.
HTS heading 8215 summary
Spoons is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8215.10.00.00 👉 | Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metal | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty | Free | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty |
| 8215.20.00.00 👉 | Other sets of assorted articles | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty | Free | The rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8215?
Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.