Silver-Handled Butter Knife from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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