Silver Dinner Fork from China

An elegant sterling silver dinner fork with a polished finish, suitable for formal dining settings. Classified under HTS 7114.11.60.00 as a silver tableware article for household use, distinct from plated or base metal utensils. It embodies traditional silversmith craftsmanship for kitchen and table applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Provide detailed invoices specifying weight and silver fineness to avoid undervaluation disputes

Label as 'sterling silver' per FTC guidelines if marketed in US

Pitfall: confusing with electroplated ware, which goes to 7114.19 if clad with other precious metals