HTS Code · Chapter 82 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8215.99.05.00Forks

Also written 8215990500 and 8215.99.0500

HTS Code 8215.99.05.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalTools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metalSpoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof:Other:Other:Forks:With stainless steel handles:With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from China pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 50% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

Estimated Duty on 8215.99.05.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026 · 1,000 units

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 58.55%; $5,855.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 59.02%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $15,902.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty8.55%
Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
Section 301 – China25%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.82.09 Section 232 Metals: Other Derivative Articles (Lower Rate)9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 3

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Base Duty Rates for 8215.99.05.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 0.5¢ each + 8.5%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 2¢ each + 45%
Units of Quantity: pcs

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 50%
Mexico0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Canada0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Vietnam0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Germany0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%

Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8215.99.05.00 by Country of Origin

Total duty from China

0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 50%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09 Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 50%
Mexico	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%25% with USMCA
Canada	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%25% with USMCA
Vietnam	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Germany	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Japan	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
South Korea	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%25% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
India	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Ireland	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Italy	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Switzerland	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Thailand	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Malaysia	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
United Kingdom	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
France	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Indonesia	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Brazil	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Bangladesh	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Cambodia	0.5¢ each + 8.5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from China pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 50% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Mexico pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Canada pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Vietnam pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Germany pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Japan pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from South Korea pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Taiwan pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from India pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Ireland pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Italy pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Switzerland pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Thailand pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Malaysia pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from United Kingdom pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from France pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Indonesia pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Brazil pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Bangladesh pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Cambodia pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8215.99.05.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $28M of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00), up 53% on 2024, mostly from Vietnam (62%), China (22%) and Indonesia (12%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Vietnam	$17M	62%	105%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
China	$6M	22%	17%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 50%
Indonesia	$3M	12%	9%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
India	$539K	2%	22%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Italy	$191K	1%	35%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
France	$87K	0%	40%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Portugal	$39K	0%	25%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Malaysia	$35K	0%	87%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
Taiwan	$30K	0%	New	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%
United Kingdom	$19K	0%	73%	0.5¢ each + 8.5% + 25%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8215.99.05.00.

Section 15 NotesBase Metals and Articles of Base Metal Chapter 82 NotesTools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal

CBP rulings

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What does HTS code 8215.99.05.00 cover?

HTS code 8215.99.05.00 covers forks (Other), classified under Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 0.5¢ each + 8.5%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8215.99.05.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8215.99.05.00 is 0.5¢ each + 8.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 2¢ each + 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Vietnam pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

What is the US tariff on forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of forks (HTS 8215.99.05.00) from Mexico pay the 0.5¢ each + 8.5% base rate plus 25% in additional tariffs: Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 25%.

Where does the US import HTS 8215.99.05.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $28M of forks under HTS 8215.99.05.00, mostly from Vietnam (62%), China (22%) and Indonesia (12%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

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The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.