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Spoon and Fork

A spoon and fork is a combined utensil, typically consisting of a spoon-shaped bowl at one end and a two- or three-pronged fork at the other, attached to a single handle. It is designed as a multi-purpose eating implement, offering functionality for both scooping and piercing food.

Material:

• Stainless Steel: The most common material due to its durability, resistance to corrosion, and ease of cleaning.
• Plastic: Often found in disposable or children's sets, lighter and more affordable, but less durable.
• Titanium: Lightweight and extremely durable, often used in camping or backpacking gear.
• Silver: Historically used for formal dining, but requires more maintenance to prevent tarnishing.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a spoon and fork is to facilitate eating, particularly in situations where carrying or using separate utensils is inconvenient or undesirable. It aims to combine the functions of scooping liquids or semi-solids (spoon) and piercing solid foods (fork) into a single tool.

Function:

• Scooping: The spoon end is used for consuming soups, stews, sauces, cereals, or other foods with a liquid or semi-liquid consistency.
• Piercing/Lifting: The fork end is used for picking up solid food items such as vegetables, meats, pasta, or desserts.
• Combined Use: Can be used to scoop food and then pierce it with the fork end to secure it while lifting it to the mouth.

Usage Scenarios:

• Camping/Backpacking: Popular due to its space-saving design and reduced weight compared to carrying separate utensils.
• Picnics/Outdoor Events: Convenient for casual dining where portability is important.
• Fast Food/Takeout: Often provided as a disposable utensil option.
• Children's Utensils: Designed for young children learning to eat independently, combining two functions into one easier-to-manage tool.
• Travel: Useful for eating on-the-go, especially in situations with limited space or resources.

Common Types:

• Standard Spoon and Fork: Typically made of stainless steel with a medium-sized spoon bowl and two or three prongs on the fork.
• Folding Spoon and Fork: Designed with a hinge allowing the fork to fold against the spoon for compact storage.
• Spork: A hybrid utensil combining features of a spoon, fork, and sometimes a knife, often with shorter, blunter prongs.
• Titanium Spoon and Fork: Lightweight and durable, often with a more minimalist design.
• Plastic Disposable Spoon and Fork: Inexpensive and lightweight, intended for single-use applications.
• Children's Spoon and Fork: Smaller in size and often made of plastic with rounded edges for safety.

The declared goods, “SPOONANDFORK”, refer to kitchen or tableware items used for eating and serving food. These items are typically made of metal and come in various forms, including spoons and forks.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 8215100000: This HS code covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metal.

  • 82: Chapter 82 – Articles of iron or steel, tin, lead or other base metals; cutlery, hand tools, articles of ironmongery, screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, washers, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, springs, washers and other similar articles; articles of base metal not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 15: Heading 8215 – Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives and similar kitchen or tableware.
  • 100000: Subheading 821510 – Sets of assorted articles containing at least one article plated with precious metal. This indicates the items are sold as a set and include at least one piece with a precious metal plating.

• 8215995000: This HS code covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof: Other: Other (including parts).

  • 82: Chapter 82 – Articles of iron or steel, tin, lead or other base metals; cutlery, hand tools, articles of ironmongery, screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, washers, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, springs, washers and other similar articles; articles of base metal not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 15: Heading 8215 – Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives and similar kitchen or tableware.
  • 995000: Subheading 821599 – Other: Other (including parts). This indicates the items are not part of a set with precious metal plating and are considered "other" kitchen or tableware.

• 7114113000: This HS code covers Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal: Spoons and ladles: With sterling silver handles.

  • 71: Chapter 71 – Precious stones, precious metals, pearls, synthetic or cultured pearls and articles thereof.
  • 14: Heading 7114 – Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof.
  • 113000: Subheading 711411 – Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal: Spoons and ladles: With sterling silver handles. This indicates the items are spoons and ladles made of silver with sterling silver handles.

• 7114114000: This HS code covers Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal: Spoons and ladles: Other.

  • 71: Chapter 71 – Precious stones, precious metals, pearls, synthetic or cultured pearls and articles thereof.
  • 14: Heading 7114 – Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof.
  • 114000: Subheading 711411 – Of precious metal whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal: Spoons and ladles: Other. This indicates the items are spoons and ladles made of silver, but do not have sterling silver handles.

Regarding HS code 8215100000, the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the basic duty rate, with an additional 30.0% duty applied after April 2, 2025.

Regarding HS code 8215995000, the basic duty rate is 5.3%, with an additional 30.0% duty applied after April 2, 2025. The total tax rate is 35.3%.

Regarding HS code 7114113000 and 7114114000, the basic duty rate is 3.9% and 3.5% respectively, with an additional 25.0% duty and 30.0% duty applied after April 2, 2025. The total tax rate is 58.9% and 58.5% respectively.