8215.99.40.30 - Tablespoons and table ladles

This HTS category, 8215.99.40.30, specifically classifies tablespoons and table ladles. These are serving utensils typically used at the dining table or for transferring food from serving dishes. The key defining characteristic for this classification is the material of their handles, which must be made of base metal (excluding stainless steel) or non-metallic materials. Examples include handles made of brass, copper, nickel, silver-plated base metal, wood, plastic, or ceramic.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8215.99.40.60, which covers "Other" serving utensils. While this category is narrowly defined for tablespoons and table ladles with specific handle materials, the sibling category would encompass a broader range of serving implements that do not fit into more specific subheadings, or serving utensils made entirely of stainless steel or other materials not specified here. The inclusion of the handle material as a differentiating factor is critical for accurate classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8215.99.40.30 is final for tablespoons and table ladles meeting the specified handle material criteria. Therefore, careful examination of the product's construction, particularly the handle's composition, is paramount to ensure correct entry into this heading.