Silver Sauce Ladle from China
A small sterling silver ladle for serving sauces at the table, embodying traditional silversmith craftsmanship. Falls into HTS 7114.11.40.00 as 'other' spoons and ladles of silver, per heading 7114 scope for household use. Excludes any gem settings that would shift classification.
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
• Provide photos showing no precious stone inlays to confirm 7114 fit
• Declare weight accurately for duty calculation on precious metal content
• Beware of sets including knives, which may require separate classification