Silver-Clad Copper Sugar Bowl from Japan
An elegant sugar bowl for table service, featuring copper base clad with silver through welding for durability and shine. This fits HTS 7114.20.00.40 as unspecified household/table articles of base metal clad with precious metal under goldsmiths' wares. Excludes mere plating per chapter note 8.
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
• Include affidavits from manufacturers detailing cladding method to comply with note 8 mechanical affixation
• Label fiber content? No—focus on metal assay and weight percentages
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use