8215.99.26.00 - Other

This HTS code, 8215.99.26.00, encompasses a residual category for forks of base metal that do not fall under more specific classifications. It serves as a catch-all for forks that are neither specifically enumerated nor otherwise differentiated by material, design, or intended use within the broader subheading 8215.99. The description "Other" signifies that these forks are not explicitly listed elsewhere in the tariff schedule.

Within the level of "Other forks," this code distinguishes itself from sibling category 8215.99.24.00. While 8215.99.24.00 specifically covers table forks and barbecue forks with wooden handles, 8215.99.26.00 applies to all other base metal forks that lack wooden handles or are not intended for table or barbecue serving. This includes forks made entirely of base metal, or forks with handles made of materials other than wood, such as plastic, metal, or composite materials.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification into 8215.99.26.00 hinges on the absence of specific defining characteristics that would place a fork into a more precise classification. Examples could include industrial forks, specialized food preparation forks not intended for table use, or forks with decorative elements that do not align with the description of "table forks" in the sibling category. The primary criterion for classification here is that the item is a fork made of base metal and does not fit any other more descriptive HTS classification.