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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8205.51.30Higher: 38.7% vs 37.8%

If household kitchen tools without ornamental silver

Base metal household tools classify under tools chapter, excluding precious metal handles.

7114Same rate: 37.8%

If imported as replacement silver handles/parts only

Parts thereof of silver wares classify under 7114.90, not complete knives.

6911.10Lower: 30.8% vs 37.8%

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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