Sterling Silver Soup Ladle from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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