Gold-Plated Copper Serving Tray from China
An elegant 18-inch round serving tray made of copper base material coated with a thin layer of 24K gold, used for presenting food and beverages in households. It falls under HTS 7418.10.0019 as a table/household article of copper that is coated or plated with precious metal. The gold plating enhances its luxury appeal while the copper substrate provides durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.5%
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 precious metal plating thickness and composition via assay certificates to confirm HTS classification and avoid reclassification as base metal
• Include detailed plating specifications in commercial invoice; U.S
• Customs may require proof that copper is the base material
• Ensure compliance with FTC gold content labeling rules to prevent penalties during entry