Gold-Plated Copper Serving Tray from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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