Silver-Plated Baby Rattle from China
A decorative silver-plated rattle for infants, handcrafted with intricate detailing as a traditional christening gift. Classified under HTS 7114.19.00.00 as silversmiths' ware of precious metal (silver base clad with additional silver). It qualifies as an article of personal or household use in goldsmiths'/silversmiths' category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document cladding process to prove precious metal base, not mere plating on base metal
• Include safety certifications for infant products to pass customs scrutiny
• Avoid bundling with non-precious toys to prevent set reclassification