Sterling Silver Fish Knife from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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