Silver-Handled Butter Knife from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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