Silver-Handled Butter Knife
A finely crafted butter knife featuring a handle made of sterling silver, designed for tableware use in formal dining settings. It falls under HTS 7114.11.10.00 as a knife with a silver handle, classified as goldsmiths' or silversmiths' ware of silver. The silver content in the handle meets the chapter's definition for precious metal articles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blade and handle are both stainless steel with only silver plating
Thin silver plating on base metal classifies as plated cutlery under Chapter 82, not solid silver handles of Chapter 71.
If handle is silver-plated base metal rather than solid silver
Articles clad or plated with precious metal but not predominantly silver fall under other silver subheadings.
If sold as part of a leather travel cutlery case set
Sets with travel cases may classify under luggage/travel goods if container gives essential character.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify silver purity (e.g
• 925 sterling) with assay certificates to comply with HTS precious metal definitions and avoid reclassification
• Declare exact silver weight in handle; provide hallmarks or engravings as proof for customs valuation
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on silverware; ensure proper country-of-origin documentation to prevent delays
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Engraved Silver Dessert Knife
Personalized dessert knife with engraved sterling silver handle for after-dinner service. HTS 7114.11.10.00 covers such ornamental silver-handled knives as goldsmiths' wares. Silver alloy treated per chapter note 5.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cake Knife
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.
Sterling Silver Fish Knife
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Silver-Handled Cheese Knife
A cheese knife with a polished silver handle, ideal for entertaining and cheese boards. HTS 7114.11.10.00 applies as it's a knife with silver handle in silversmiths' tableware category. Silver predominates per alloy classification rules.
Antique-Style Silver Steak Knife
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Silver-Handled Fruit Knife
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