Silver-Clad Brass Butter Dish from Japan
Tabletop butter dish with brass core clad in silver for sanitary kitchen storage and serving. Fits HTS 7114.20.00.40 as toilet/sanitary ware of base metal clad with precious metal in goldsmiths' category. Mechanical cladding distinguishes from Chapter 74.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify silver weight >2% for alloy rules
• Bundle with matching sets carefully to avoid 'set' reclassification
• Check for food-safe compliance beyond HTS