Import Duty on Kitchen Utensils
US general (MFN) import duty rates for Kitchen Utensils range from Free–15.8% across 15 HTS lines (e.g. HTS 7323.91.10.00 at Free), per USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev22. This is a planning estimate: Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, quotas and MPF/HMF are excluded and must be added separately.
Steel kitchenware in the same subheading ranges from duty-free to 8.2%, and the split is by material and coating, not by price.
HTS lines and general duty rates
Read from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, release 2026HTSRev22. USITC HTS, verify line 7323.91.10.00. Showing 12 of 15 lines in this group, including the lowest and highest rates.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Special rate (FTA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7323.91.10.00 | Coated or plated with precious metal | Free | |
| 7323.91.50 | Other | 5.3% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA |
| 7323.92.00 | Of cast iron, enameled | Free | |
| 7323.93.00 | Of stainless steel | 2% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA |
| 7323.94.00 | Of iron (other than cast iron) or steel, enameled | 2.7% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, |
| 7323.99.10.00 | Coated or plated with silver | Free | |
| 7323.99.50 | Of tinplate | Free | |
| 7323.99.90 | Other | 3.4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA |
| 8215.91.30.00 | Forks | Free | |
| 8215.91.60.00 | Spoons and ladles | 4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, |
| 8215.99.01.00 | Valued under 25¢ each, not over 25.9 cm in overall length | 0.9¢ each + 15.8%specific | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA |
| 8215.99.40 | With base metal (except stainless steel) or nonmetal handles | 5% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA |
What changes by country of origin
The MFN rate is the same regardless of where the goods are made. Everything below it is not.
| Origin | Base rate | US preference | What else attaches |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | Section 301 lists 1-4A apply to most consumer goods on top of MFN; the 2026 forced-labor 301 action adds a further layer. |
| Vietnam | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty. The 2026 forced-labor 301 action applies. No US FTA, so MFN is the base. |
| India | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. GSP expired, so MFN is the base. |
| Thailand | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Indonesia | MFN rate above | No US preference on these codes | No Section 301 list duty and no US FTA. Forced-labor 301 applies. |
| Mexico | MFN rate above | No USMCA line on these codes | USMCA: duty-free when the goods meet the rules of origin and the preference is claimed. MFN applies otherwise. |
Free-trade programs named on the lines in this group: Australia (AUSFTA) (10 lines), Bahrain (BHFTA) (10 lines), Chile (CLFTA) (10 lines), Colombia (CTPA) (10 lines), Agoa (10 lines), Caribbean Basin (10 lines). A preference only applies when the goods meet that program's rules of origin and the claim is made on entry. This page does not estimate Section 301 list rates or anti-dumping duty; enter the applicable Section 301 rate in the calculator yourself and verify current list coverage and exclusions at the USTR exclusion notices.
What decides the rate
Within 7323.9 the rate depends on the metal and the finish: stainless steel is 2%, enameled iron or steel is 2.7%, and other steel articles reach 8.2%. Cast iron enameled cookware sits at zero. A product line spanning stainless and enameled steel therefore cannot share one code.
Where this goes wrong
Utensils with a plastic handle and a steel working end are classified by the steel part when the steel gives the essential character. Keep the handle material in the product description so the classification can be defended.
Inputs and assumptions
| Item | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Duty rate source | USITC HTS, release 2026HTSRev22 | Read at build time from the official schedule export. The general rate column. |
| Rate range in this category | Free–15.8% across 15 lines | The spread within one product category is the reason a category average is not usable. |
| MPF | 0.3464% of entered value, min $34.58, max $670.86 | CBP User Fee Table, FY2027. The ad valorem rate is statutory; the floor and cap are adjusted each October. |
| HMF | 0.125% of entered value, ocean cargo only | CBP User Fee Table. Not charged on air freight. |
| Customs value | Transaction value, normally the price paid for the goods | Freight and insurance are not part of US customs value, unlike CIF jurisdictions. |
Questions this page answers
Why does steel kitchenware range from free to 8.2%?
Inside 7323.9 the rate follows the metal and the finish. Stainless steel is 2%, enameled iron or steel is 2.7%, cast iron enameled cookware is Free, and other steel articles reach 8.2%. Cutlery under 8215 reaches 15.8% on one line.
Is a utensil with a plastic handle classified by the handle?
Only if the handle gives the article its essential character, which it usually does not. A steel working end with a plastic grip is classified by the steel, but the handle material must appear in the product description to support the call.
Does this estimate include anti-dumping duty?
No. Anti-dumping and countervailing duty are case-specific and can exceed every other layer combined, so they are outside the estimate by design. The calculator covers base duty, the Section 301 and 232 layers you enter, the merchandise processing fee and the harbor maintenance fee.
Data release: 2026HTSRev22. Content as of November 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us and it gets corrected.