Sterling Silver Gravy Boat from Japan
An ornate sterling silver gravy boat with attached underplate for serving sauces at dinner. Classified in HTS 7114.11.50.00 as sterling silver tableware for household table use, fitting goldsmiths' wares definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as complete article; separate underplate may be parts under same heading
• Provide smelter certificates for silver content verification by CBP
• Avoid bulk import labeling as 'scrap'—clearly state finished tableware