Sterling Silver Dinner Fork

A classic sterling silver dinner fork designed for formal dining, featuring ornate engravings and a balanced weight for comfortable use. Classified under HTS 7114.11.50.00 as sterling silver tableware, which refers to household table utensils made from silver containing at least 925 parts per 1,000 pure silver. It qualifies as an article of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares for table use per Chapter 71 notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7114.19.00.00Higher: 42.9% vs 38.3%

If made from silver less than sterling purity

Non-sterling silver tableware falls under the broader silver category excluding specifically sterling items.

8215Lower: 15.3% vs 38.3%

If primarily base metal with silver plating

Silver-plated or clad base metal tableware is classified in Chapter 82 as household articles, not precious metal.

7117.90.75.00Lower: 10% vs 38.3%

If sold as imitation jewelry or novelty item

Imitation articles imitating precious metal wares without actual precious metal content go to heading 7117.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silver purity with hallmarking or assay certificates to confirm sterling (92.5% silver) content for compliance

Declare as finished tableware, not parts; provide invoices detailing weight and purity to avoid reclassification

Watch for anti-dumping duties on silverware from certain countries; check origin certificates

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