Silver-Clad Brass Tea Pot from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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