Copper Cake Stand from Japan
Tiered copper pedestal for serving cakes at household gatherings. As a table article of copper, it matches HTS 7418.10.0055 for non-scouring, non-sanitary household items.
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 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
• Specify multi-tier functionality in invoices to confirm tableware status
• Test for food contact safety; pitfall is assuming all copper is lead-free
• Pair with commercial invoice showing household vs. decorative intent