Silver-Plated Iron Teapot from Japan
A decorative teapot made from iron with silver plating on the exterior for kitchen or household display and use. It qualifies under HTS 7323.99.10.00 as a household article of iron plated with silver, not primarily for cooking. The plating adds shine and protection against tarnish.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm plating covers at least 50% surface area to meet 'coated or plated' definition
• Provide material safety data sheets for food contact surfaces if used for hot liquids