Sterling Silver Candlestick

A pair of sterling silver candlesticks for dining tables or religious use, hand-hammered with ornate detailing. This qualifies under HTS 7114.11.70.00 as an article of silversmith's wares of silver, encompassing ornaments and household items per chapter note 10. It is unplated solid silver.

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.

9405.50.40.00Higher: 41% vs 38%

If primarily lighting fixtures for industrial or architectural use

End-use as lamps or fixtures shifts to Chapter 94 under Section XVI notes.

7113.20.10.00Lower: 24.5% vs 38%

If set with semiprecious stones for personal wear

Combination with stones may qualify as jewelry if for personal adornment.

7115.90.05Lower: 25% vs 38%

If imported as scrap or unwrought forms

Unwrought or semi-manufactured silver falls under heading 7115, not finished wares.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain hallmarking or purity certification from recognized assayers for silver content verification

Classify as single units unless imported as sets; sets may trigger different statistical suffixes

Beware of antique declarations; restored items must still meet current precious metal definitions