Gold-Plated Steel Butter Knife from Mexico
A household butter knife made of steel with gold plating on the handle and blade for upscale kitchens. Under HTS 7323.99.30.00 as other coated steel household articles, distinguished from Chapter 82 utensils by decorative plating emphasis. Perfect for gourmet breakfast service.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
33.2%
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
• Differentiate from Chapter 82 by emphasizing decorative plating over cutting function in entry docs
• Obtain mill test reports for steel base and plating lab analysis for customs valuation
• Watch for country-of-origin marking requirements on plated items