Sterling Silver Fish Knife
An elegant fish knife with a sterling silver handle, used for serving fish in fine dining. Classified under HTS 7114.11.10.00 due to its silver handle as a silversmith's tableware article. Meets note 9 for goldsmiths'/silversmiths' wares of household use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If industrial or non-ornamental kitchen use
Table knives not of precious metal type classify under base metal cutlery in Chapter 82.
If handle is silver electroplated over base metal
Imitation or thinly plated silver articles fall under imitation jewelry or base metal wares.
If forks rather than knives
Silver-handled forks have separate statistical suffix in same heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed photos and material breakdowns showing silver handle composition for smooth customs clearance
• Obtain BIS export licenses if silver content exceeds thresholds for precious metals import
• Avoid misdeclaration as stainless steel; test for silver alloy per Chapter 71 note 5 rules
Related Products under HTS 7114.11.10.00
Engraved Silver Dessert Knife
Personalized dessert knife with engraved sterling silver handle for after-dinner service. HTS 7114.11.10.00 covers such ornamental silver-handled knives as goldsmiths' wares. Silver alloy treated per chapter note 5.
Hallmarked Sterling Silver Cake Knife
Ceremonial cake knife with hallmarked sterling silver handle for weddings and events. Fits HTS 7114.11.10.00 for silver-handled silversmiths' knives. Note 9(b) includes such household/religious use items.
Silver-Handled Butter Knife
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.
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.
Antique-Style Silver Steak Knife
A steak knife replicating antique design with solid silver handle for upscale dining. Falls under HTS 7114.11.10.00 for silver-handled knives as precious metal tableware. Excludes base metal clad unless per note 7 definition.
Silver-Handled Fruit Knife
Delicate fruit knife with sterling silver handle for peeling and serving fresh fruit. Classified in HTS 7114.11.10.00 as silversmiths' ware knife with silver handle. Aligns with heading 7114 for household use articles.