Antique-Style Silver Serving Ladle from Germany
A reproduction antique silver ladle for punch or sauce serving, crafted by silversmiths with ornate handle detailing. It qualifies under HTS 7114.11.40.00 as 'other' silver ladles in goldsmiths' wares category. Silver alloy per note 5(c) with predominant silver content.
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
• Document as household tableware, not decorative, to prevent reclass to ornaments
• Test for minimum 2% precious metal threshold in alloys
• Label retail packaging clearly to affirm end use