Silver-Handled Dinner Fork from China
A dining fork featuring a handle crafted from sterling silver, with tines made of stainless steel for durability. Classified under HTS 7114.11.20.00 as it qualifies as goldsmiths' or silversmiths' ware with silver handles per Chapter 71 note 10. Ideal for formal table settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
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
• Verify silver purity (e.g
• 925 sterling) with hallmarking documentation to meet precious metal definitions
• Declare exact silver weight to avoid misclassification as plated goods
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain silver imports