Silver-Plated Stainless Steel Dinner Fork

A household dinner fork made of stainless steel with a silver plating applied to the handle and tines for an elegant finish. It falls under HTS 7323.99.10.00 as a table article of steel coated or plated with silver, designed for everyday kitchen and dining use. The silver plating enhances its aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8215.99.30.00Higher: 24% vs 17.5%

If considered a spoon, fork, or ladle rather than general tableware

Silver-plated forks specifically designed as cutlery fall under Chapter 82 for tools and utensils.

7117.19Higher: 21% vs 17.5%

If silver content exceeds imitation jewelry thresholds

High silver value shifts classification to Chapter 71 for imitation jewelry of base metal.

7323.94.00Higher: 20.2% vs 17.5%

If plated with other precious metals like gold

Changes to non-silver precious metal plating moves it to a different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silver plating thickness and composition meets HTS criteria; provide plating certification to avoid reclassification

Ensure product labeling indicates 'silver-plated' to comply with FTC guidelines on precious metal claims