Silver-Plated Stainless Steel Dinner Fork from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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