Silver Sauce Ladle from Japan
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 — 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
• 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