7114.11.45.00/Luxury Sterling Silver Hostess Set with Serving Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Ladles/China
Luxury Sterling Silver Hostess Set with Serving Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Ladles from China
Premium hostess silverware set including serving knives, forks, spoons, and ladles, produced as goldsmiths' wares from sterling silver. Meets 7114.11.45.00 criteria for sets with multiple listed utensils. Precious metal status per Chapter notes 1 and 5.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
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
• Document serving vs. place settings; both qualify if including required utensils
• Use protective packaging for import to prevent damage claims affecting valuation
• Register hallmarks with US Assay Office equivalents for authenticity proof