Silver-Handled Butter Knife from China
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.
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
• 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