Silver Gravy Boat from Japan
A sterling silver gravy boat with attached underplate for serving sauces at dinner. Classified in HTS 7114.11.60.00 as other silver articles for kitchen or table use. Represents classic goldsmiths' ware for household dining.
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
• Ensure food-safe polishing; test for nickel leaching if alloyed
• Use HTS advisory rulings for complex shapes
• Common issue: undervaluing by omitting precious metal content in invoices