Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cake Knife from China

Ceremonial cake knife with hallmarked sterling silver handle for weddings and events. Fits HTS 7114.11.10.00 for silver-handled silversmiths' knives. Note 9(b) includes such household/religious use items.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Hallmarks must match origin standards (e.g

UK assay marks for authenticity)

Declare as tableware, not jewelry, to stay in 7114; provide use context

Quotas may apply; check HTS updates for silverware restrictions