Platinum-Plated Copper Coffee Urn from Japan
A 2-gallon capacity coffee urn constructed of heavy-gauge copper with platinum plating for heat retention and luxury kitchen display. Falls under HTS 7418.10.0019 as a plated copper kitchen article for household use. Platinum provides superior durability against acidic beverages.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include metallurgical analysis proving copper base with precious metal plating
• Ensure food-safe plating; test for migration under FDA standards
• Document retail packaging to distinguish from commercial hospitality ware