Gold-Clad Stainless Steel Dinner Tray from China
A serving tray for household dining, constructed from stainless steel clad with gold via brazing for a luxurious finish. Classified under HTS 7114.20.00.40 as base metal clad with precious metal for table or kitchen use in goldsmiths'/silversmiths' wares. Meets chapter note 7 for mechanically affixed precious metal covering.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit metallurgical test reports proving cladding process and gold predominance per note 5 rules
• Ensure markings distinguish from electroplated items to prevent duty disputes
• Common pitfall: insufficient documentation leading to Chapter 73 reclassification