Sterling Silver Soup Ladle from China
A handcrafted sterling silver ladle designed for serving soup, featuring a long handle and deep bowl typical of goldsmiths' wares. It falls under HTS 7114.11.40.00 as a silver ladle not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the spoons and ladles subheading. Made from 92.5% pure silver, meeting the definition of precious metal alloys in Chapter 71.
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
• Verify silver content exceeds 92.5% with assay certificates to confirm precious metal status
• Declare as finished goldsmiths' ware, not parts, to avoid reclassification
• Watch for plating with other precious metals which may alter the subheading