8215.99.24.00 - Table forks (including table serving forks) and barbecue forks with wooden handles

This HTS category, 8215.99.24.00, specifically classifies table forks, including table serving forks and barbecue forks, when they feature handles made of wood. The defining characteristic for this classification is the combination of the utensil's function as a fork (for eating or serving food) and the material of its handle. This ensures that items designed for use with food, but constructed with a wooden grip, are correctly identified.

Within this level of classification, the primary distinction lies in the handle material. While this category is for wooden-handled forks, the sibling category, 8215.99.26.00, covers "Other" forks. This implies that 8215.99.26.00 would encompass forks with handles made from materials other than wood, such as plastic, metal, or composite materials. Therefore, careful examination of the handle's composition is crucial for accurate classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8215.99.24.00 is definitive once the fork is identified as a table fork, serving fork, or barbecue fork and its handle is confirmed to be made of wood. The scope is narrow, focusing on the specific combination of utensil type and handle material as defined.