Sterling Silver Fish Knife from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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