Silver-Clad Brass Tea Pot

A decorative teapot made of brass base metal clad with a thin layer of silver, designed for table use in formal dining settings. It falls under HTS 7114.20.00.40 as an article of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares of base metal clad with precious metal, specifically for household or table use. The cladding is applied via mechanical means like hot-rolling, distinguishing it from mere plating.

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.

7419Lower: 10% vs 38%

If not qualifying as 'clad' but merely plated

Plated base metal articles fall under Chapter 74 as other copper or alloy articles, not Chapter 71 goldsmiths' wares.

7114.11.50.00Higher: 38.3% vs 38%

If made of solid silver instead of clad base metal

Solid precious metal articles without base metal cladding are classified under subheading for silver wares, not clad base metal.

6911.10Lower: 30.8% vs 38%

If primarily porcelain with minor cladding

Articles where base material is ceramic rather than metal shift to Chapter 69, even with precious metal cladding.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cladding thickness meets 'metal clad' definition via soldering or hot-rolling documentation to avoid reclassification as plated ware

Provide assay certificates confirming silver content on base metal

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls during appraisal

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