Stainless steel cutlery & spatula|HS Code

Stainless steel cutlery & spatula harmonized system code

Product Overview The Stainless Steel Cutlery & Spatula, classified under HS Code 8215, is a range of high-quality utensils utilized primarily for food preparation and service. These products are made from superior-grade stainless steel, ensuring durability, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance. The stainless steel cutlery includes forks, knives, and spoons, while the spatula is designed with a flat, broad blade ideal for flipping, turning, and lifting food items. The specific subcategories under the 8215 HS Code include table knives, forks, spoons, and other tableware such as serving utensils, while spatulas fall under the broader category of kitchen and butcher's implements. These products find extensive use in various commercial settings like restaurants, catering services, hotels, and retail outlets due to their longevity and functionality. Their competitive edge lies in their high-grade material, ergonomically designed handles, and polished finish that ensures a sophisticated aesthetic appeal. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The Stainless Steel Cutlery & Spatula fall under Chapter 82 (Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons, and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal) with Heading 15 (Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake servers, fish knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware), making the complete 6-digit HS Code 8215. The classification rationale lies in the product's primary material (base metal, in this case, stainless steel) and its usage as kitchen and tableware. These utensils are typically packaged in bulk, in protective casing to prevent scratching or damage during transit. They are generally shipped in larger quantities for commercial use, with shipping requirements adhering to standard international trade regulations. The Stainless Steel Cutlery & Spatula comply with international quality standards, including ISO 8442-1, which outlines requirements for materials, construction, and safety for cutlery and kitchen utensils. These attributes, combined with their consistent classification under international trade systems, make them a reliable choice for import/export businesses, customs brokers, and international buyers.

Stainless steel cutlery & spatula Chapter Note

1.- Apart from blow lamps, portable forges, grinding wheels with frameworks, manicure or pedicure sets, and goods of heading 82.09, this Chapter covers only articles with a blade, working edge, working surface or other working part of : (a) Base metal; (b) Metal carbides or cermets; (c) Precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) on a support of base metal, metal carbide or cermet; or (d) Abrasive materials on a support of base metal, provided that the articles have cutting teeth, flutes, grooves, or the like, of base metal, which retain their identity and function after the application of the abrasive. 2.- Parts of base metal of the articles of this Chapter are to be classified with the articles of which they are parts, except parts separately specified as such and tool-holders for hand tools (heading 84.66). However, parts of general use as defined in Note 2 to Section XV are in all cases excluded from this Chapter. Heads, blades and cutting plates for electric shavers or electric hair clippers are to be classified in heading 85.10. 3.- Sets consisting of one or more knives of heading 82.11 and at least an equal number of articles of heading 82.15 are to be classified in heading 82.15.