HTS Code · Chapter 82 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8215.99.40Spoons and ladles

Also written 82159940

HTS Code 8215.99.40 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:Spoons and ladles:With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from China pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

From China, the total duty on 8215.99.40 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 15% to 30%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8215.99.40

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 30%; $3,000.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 30.47%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $13,047.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty5%
Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.82.09 Section 232 Metals: Other Derivative Articles (Lower Rate)

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Base Duty Rates for 8215.99.40

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 5%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 40%

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China30%
Mexico30%
Canada30%
Vietnam30%
Germany30%

Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8215.99.40 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from China pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 30%, from China, Mexico and 18 more.

Total duty from China

30%

Base rate plus 1 additional tariff

Lowest total duty

30%

From China, Mexico and 18 more

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	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Mexico	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%25% with USMCA
Canada	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%25% with USMCA
Vietnam	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Germany	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Japan	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
South Korea	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%25% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
India	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Ireland	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Italy	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Switzerland	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Thailand	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Malaysia	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
United Kingdom	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
France	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Indonesia	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Brazil	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Bangladesh	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%
Cambodia	5%	Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%9903.82.09	30%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from China pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Mexico pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Canada pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Vietnam pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Germany pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Japan pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from South Korea pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Taiwan pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from India pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Ireland pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Italy pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Switzerland pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Thailand pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Malaysia pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from United Kingdom pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from France pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Indonesia pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Brazil pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Bangladesh pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Cambodia pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus 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 8215.99.40 From

In 2025 the US imported $9M of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40 and related codes), up 3% on 2024, mostly from China (81%), India (10%) and Japan (2%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
China	$7M	81%	3%	30%
India	$850K	10%	28%	30%
Japan	$190K	2%	1257%	30%
South Korea	$104K	1%	14%	30%25% with US-Korea FTA
Brazil	$100K	1%	178%	30%
Italy	$96K	1%	113%	30%
Taiwan	$88K	1%	16%	30%
France	$78K	1%	8%	30%
Mexico	$27K	0%	350%	30%25% with USMCA
Portugal	$21K	0%	91%	30%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). 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 8215.99.40.

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

Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 8215.99.40

CBP classification rulings related to 8215.99.40. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.

hq H004587May 14, 2008

Flatware; Modification of NY A86065

8211.91.50608215.99.20008215.99.4060

hq H004589May 14, 2008

Flatware; Modification of NY B87880

8211.91.50608215.99.20008215.99.4060

Questions

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What does HTS code 8215.99.40 cover?

HTS code 8215.99.40 covers spoons and ladles (With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles), 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 5%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8215.99.40?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8215.99.40 is 5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,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 40%. 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 spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from China pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

What is the US tariff on spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Vietnam pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).

What is the US tariff on spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of spoons and ladles (HTS 8215.99.40) from Mexico pay 30% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 25%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8215.99.40?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8215.99.40 is 30%, from China, Mexico and 18 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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