8215.99.05.00 - Other

This HTS category, 8215.99.05.00, specifically encompasses a broad range of "other" kitchen or tableware of base metal, excluding those explicitly detailed in preceding subheadings within 8215. It pertains to items such as spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake servers, fish knives, butter knives, sugar tongs, and similar articles used in kitchens or for serving meals, provided they are made of base metal and their handles are constructed with stainless steel that contains nickel or exceeds 10 percent by weight of manganese.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8215.99.01.00, is crucial. The sibling category covers forks valued under 25¢ each and not exceeding 25.9 cm in overall length. Therefore, 8215.99.05.00 applies to those qualifying base metal kitchen and tableware items that do not meet the specific value and length criteria of the sibling. The focus here is on the material composition of the stainless steel handles, particularly the presence of nickel or manganese content above the specified threshold.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 8215.99.05.00 is determined by the exclusion from more specific categories and the affirmative criteria of base metal construction for the article and specific stainless steel compositions for the handles. Importers should carefully examine the material composition of the stainless steel components of the handles to ensure accurate classification.