Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl from Japan
A lidded sterling silver sugar bowl for table service, often part of formal tea sets. HTS 7114.11.60.00 covers this as other silver toilet or table ware for household use. Excludes specifically named items, fitting silversmiths' household articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Hallmark with purity marks (e.g
• lion passant for sterling) to meet import standards
• Declare net weight excluding lids if sold separately
• Pitfall: sets with porcelain may shift classification based on essential character