Sterling Silver Tea Spoon
A finely crafted sterling silver teaspoon designed for serving tea, featuring elegant engraving. It falls under HTS 7114.19.00.00 as an article of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares made of silver, a precious metal, used as tableware. This classification applies to household silverware not incorporating precious stones.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 7.9% | +37.5% | 45.4% |
| š²š½Mexico | 7.9% | +10.0% | 17.9% |
| šØš¦Canada | 7.9% | +10.0% | 17.9% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily of gold
Alloys with 2% or more gold are classified as gold per Chapter Note 5, shifting to the gold subheading.
If base metal plated with silver
Plating on base metal excludes it from precious metal classification per Chapter Note 7, moving to imitation jewelry or base metal wares.
If considered common flatware for retail sale
Customs may reclassify simple silver spoons as household spoons if lacking goldsmith artistry.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code ā and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify silver content exceeds 92.5% for sterling classification and provide assay certificates
ā¢ Ensure hallmarking complies with country of origin standards to avoid misclassification
ā¢ Watch for sets exceeding individual article weight limits
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