Silver-Plated Steel Serving Spoon from Japan
A large serving spoon crafted from steel with silver plating on the bowl and handle, used for serving food at the table. Classified under HTS 7323.99.10.00 for household table articles of iron or steel plated with silver. The plating provides a luxurious look suitable for formal dining.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Obtain affidavits confirming base material is steel and silver is only plating, not solid
• Check for food-safe compliance (FDA standards) as tableware; avoid lead in plating