Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl

An elegant sugar bowl with a base of silver clad with additional precious metal plating, used for table service in formal dining. Classified under HTS 7114.11.70.00 as silversmith's ware of silver whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal, fitting the definition of toilet-ware or tableware. The cladding does not alter its precious metal status per chapter notes.

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.

7114.20.00Same rate: 38%

If base is non-precious metal merely plated, not clad

Plating without mechanical cladding (e.g., electroplating) on base metal falls under base metal clad with precious metal.

6911.10Lower: 30.8% vs 38%

If porcelain or ceramic with silver plating

Predominant material (porcelain) dictates classification under Chapter 69 for tableware, not Chapter 71.

7117.90.75.00Lower: 10% vs 38%

If for retail sale as imitation and lacks substantial silver

Items not meeting precious metal alloy thresholds are imitation under 7117.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the cladding method (e.g

soldering or hot-rolling) to prove it qualifies as 'metal clad with precious metal' per note 7

Avoid misdeclaring as solid silver; specify plating to prevent higher duties or seizures

Include photos and material specs in entry to demonstrate household use, not industrial