Sterling Silver Butter Knife from Japan
A delicate sterling silver butter knife with a serrated edge for spreading, suitable for fine dining tables. It meets HTS 7114.11.50.00 criteria as sterling silver tableware, excluding knives in specific subheadings but included here for spreaders.
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
• Differentiate butter knives from table knives; non-bladed spreaders stay in tableware
• Use protective packaging; inspect for hallmarks upon arrival to confirm authenticity