Hallmarked Sterling Silver 20-Piece Flatware Set from Germany
This 20-piece sterling silver set includes knives, forks, spoons, and ladles, hallmarked for purity, embodying goldsmiths' wares of precious metal (silver). Classified in 7114.11.45.00 as it contains two or more specified utensils in set form. Meets alloy rules in note 5 with silver predominating.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit hallmarking/assayer reports to CBP for silver content verification during entry
• Avoid mixing with non-silver items; pure sets prevent disputes over predominant material
• Track GRI 3 rules for sets; ensure utensils share design/function for 7114.11.45.00 acceptance