Spoons and ladles with nonstainless handles from India
India exported $63.5 million of spoons and ladles with nonstainless handles (HS 8215.99) in FY2025-26, down 2.3% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 24% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 12.5% to 26.8% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $64MDown 2.3% on last year
- HS code
- 8215.99Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 13 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8215.99.01.00 | With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese: Valued under 25¢ each, not over <il>25.9 cm</il> in overall length | 0.9¢ each + 15.8% | – | – |
| 8215.99.05.00 | With handles containing nickel or containing over 10 percent by weight of manganese: Other | 0.5¢ each + 8.5% | – | – |
| 8215.99.10.00 | Other: Valued under 25¢ each | 0.5¢ each + 6.3% | – | – |
| 8215.99.15.00 | Other: Other | 0.4¢ each + 4.8% | – | – |
| 8215.99.20.00 | Forks: With rubber or plastic handles | 0.5¢ each + 3.2% | – | – |
| 8215.99.22.00 | Other: Without their handles25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 8215.99.24.00 | Other: Table forks (including table serving forks) and barbecue forks with wooden handles | 0.3¢ each + 4.5% | – | – |
| 8215.99.26.00 | Other: Other | 0.2¢ each + 3.1% | – | – |
| 8215.99.30.00 | With stainless steel handles: Spoons valued under 25¢ each39% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 14% | 24% | 26.5% |
| 8215.99.35.00 | With stainless steel handles: Other31.8% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 6.8% | 16.8% | 26.8% |
| 8215.99.40 | Spoons and ladles: With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles30% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 5% | 15% | 17.5% |
| 8215.99.45.00 | Spoons and ladles: Other25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
Showing 12 of 13 tariff lines. Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of spoons and ladles with nonstainless handles
India's exports to all countries under HS 8215.99, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Food-contact safety. Materials that touch food must be safe for that use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. FDA can detain shipments that leach unsafe substances into food. 21 CFR Part 174
- European Union
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it and must be labelled for food contact. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. Regulation (EC) 1935/2004
- United Kingdom
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. SI 2012/2619 (England)
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8215.99 is 6.6%, ranging from 4.7% to 8.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on spoons and ladles with nonstainless handles from India?
10% to 24% on the 13 US tariff lines under HS 8215.99, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5% to 26.8%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for spoons and ladles with nonstainless handles?
8215.99, under heading 8215 (Spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware; and base metal parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export spoons and ladles with nonstainless handles?
Yes. India exported $63.5 million under HS 8215.99 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.