Silver-Handled Dinner Fork from Germany
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 — 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
• 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