Silver-Clad Brass Tea Pot from China
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.
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
• 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