Sterling Silver Tea Spoon

A finely crafted sterling silver teaspoon designed for serving tea or coffee, featuring classic engraved patterns on the handle. This falls under HTS 7114.11.60.00 as it is an article of silver for table use, not specified elsewhere in the heading. It qualifies as goldsmiths' or silversmiths' ware for household and table purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7114.19.00.00Higher: 42.9% vs 38%

If made of gold or platinum

Heading 7114 classifies by predominant precious metal; gold or platinum articles shift to subheading 7114.19

7114Same rate: 38%

If base metal clad with silver

Chapter note 7 specifies 'metal clad with precious metal' falls under 7114.90, separate from solid precious metal

8215.99.30.00Lower: 24% vs 38%

If mass-produced fork, spoon, or ladle

Chapter 82 covers base metal tableware; silver articles exceeding certain value or craftsmanship stay in 7114

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silver purity (e.g

925 sterling) with assay certificates to comply with marking requirements

Ensure articles are free of lead and other restricted substances per CPSIA if for household use

Common pitfall: misclassifying as flatware sets which may fall under different statistical suffixes