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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of gold or platinum
Heading 7114 classifies by predominant precious metal; gold or platinum articles shift to subheading 7114.19
If base metal clad with silver
Chapter note 7 specifies 'metal clad with precious metal' falls under 7114.90, separate from solid precious metal
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
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Silver Dinner Fork
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.
Silver Baby Spoon
A delicate sterling silver baby spoon with a rounded bowl for safe feeding of infants. This household kitchen utensil of silver falls under HTS 7114.11.60.00 as 'other' articles for table or kitchen use. It is crafted by silversmiths for personal and family use.
Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl
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.
Silver Gravy Boat
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.
Silver Toothpick Holder
A small sterling silver toothpick holder for dining table use, often with decorative piercing. Falls under HTS 7114.11.60.00 as other sanitary or table ware of silver. Silversmith produced for household toilet purposes.