Sterling Silver Teaspoon from Japan
A finely crafted sterling silver teaspoon perfect for tea, coffee, or desserts, often featuring intricate patterns. HTS 7114.11.50.00 covers sterling silver tableware for kitchen or table use, aligning with Chapter 71 definitions for silver household articles.
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
• Obtain mill certificates proving sterling silver composition to support valuation and duty assessment
• Label products with country of origin and silver content per FTC guidelines for US market
• Avoid classifying demitasse sizes incorrectly—still tableware if for household use