Sterling Silver Handle Demitasse Spoon from Japan
Small demitasse spoons with elegantly engraved sterling silver handles and silver-plated bowls for coffee service. This product qualifies under HTS 7114.11.30.00 as specialized spoons of precious metal craftsmanship with sterling silver handles.
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
• Engraving details must be documented; excessive decoration could shift classification toward jewelry-like articles
• Batch test silver fineness randomly, as alloy rules in Chapter Note 5 require predominant silver content over 2%
• Avoid common error of grouping with gold-handled items, which fall under different precious metal subheadings