Sterling Silver Dessert Fork from Mexico
A smaller fork for desserts with a sterling silver handle and forged steel tines, designed for elegant service. Falls under HTS 7114.11.20.00 due to silver handles on goldsmiths' wares as defined in Chapter 71 note 10 for household use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificates of origin specifying silver alloy composition to qualify under note 5(c)
• Ensure handles meet 'silver handle' criteria by weight predominance
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing silver content