Hallmarked Sterling Silver Punch Ladle from China
A hallmarked sterling silver ladle for punch bowls, with engraved handle for formal events as goldsmiths' ware. Classified HTS 7114.11.40.00 for other silver spoons/ladles, adhering to alloy rules in note 5. Designed for table/household use per note 10.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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
• Retain hallmark certificates for Customs verification of silver purity
• Import as single items, not sets, to simplify declarations
• Inspect for unintended precious metal plating