Silver-Clad Steel Cocktail Shaker from Japan
Premium cocktail shaker for home bar use, steel clad with silver via similar mechanical means for elegant service. HTS 7114.20.00.40 covers this as kitchen/table article of base metal clad with precious metal, per goldsmiths' wares definition. Not jewelry per note 9.
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
• Document shaker's intended household use vs. commercial to avoid end-use shifts
• Ensure no semiprecious stones to stay out of 7113
• Common issue: weight declarations ignoring cladding