Silver-Plated Stainless Steel Dinner Fork from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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