Sterling Silver Serving Ladle from Germany
A large sterling silver serving ladle for gravies, sauces, or punches, with a long handle for easy table service. As sterling silver tableware for household use, it is precisely under HTS 7114.11.50.00 per notes on goldsmiths' tableware.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document as 'household tableware' not 'industrial' to prevent reclassification to lower-duty codes
• Tally total silver weight precisely; duties are often ad valorem based on precious metal content