Antique-Style Silver Fish Fork from Japan
A specialized fork for fish courses with engraved sterling silver handle and thin steel tines. Classified in HTS 7114.11.20.00 for its silver-handled design as a silversmiths' ware for table use per note 10.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain expert appraisal for antique claims to support valuation
• Ensure no cultural heritage restrictions apply to silver imports
• Label as 'silver-handled' to match subheading exactly