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
40.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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