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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If household kitchen tools without ornamental silver
Base metal household tools classify under tools chapter, excluding precious metal handles.
If imported as replacement silver handles/parts only
Parts thereof of silver wares classify under 7114.90, not complete knives.
If handle is porcelain with silver inlay
Predominantly porcelain articles shift to ceramics chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with silver fineness marks (e.g
• 'Sterling') and weight for accurate duty assessment
• Check for FDA food contact compliance if blades contact food directly
• Bundle invoices must specify silver handle value separately from blade
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