Silver-Plated Sterling Table Knife
A high-end table knife featuring a fixed stainless steel cutting blade and a handle plated with silver for an elegant dining experience. Classified under HTS 8211.91.10.00 due to its silver-plated handle and design as a table knife with a fixed blade, excluding pruning or pruning knives. Ideal for formal place settings in restaurants or luxury homes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If handle not silver-plated but made of precious metal like gold
Precious metal handles (not just plated) fall under 8211.91.40, changing the material composition classification.
If sold as a set with equal or more silver-plated forks or spoons
Chapter Note specifies sets of knives with equal number of heading 8215 articles classify in 8215, not individually.
If primarily an imitation jewelry piece, not functional tableware
End-use as decorative jewelry rather than practical table knife shifts to Chapter 71 for imitation jewelry.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify silver plating purity and weight via assay certificates to comply with customs valuation and marking requirements
• Ensure fixed blade construction; folding mechanisms shift to other subheadings
• Label as 'table knife' not 'kitchen knife' to prevent reclassification under 8211.92 or 8211.94
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Silver-Plated Dinner Knife with Ornate Handle
Elegant dinner knife with a fixed serrated blade for cutting meat and a silver-plated handle featuring intricate engravings. Falls under HTS 8211.91.10.00 as a table knife with fixed blade and silver-plated handle, distinct from pruning tools or detachable blades.
Silver-Plated Fish Serving Knife
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Silver-Plated Butter Spreader Knife
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Silver-Plated Steak Knife
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Silver-Plated Cheese Knife
Table knife for cutting and serving cheese, with fixed perforated blade and silver-plated handle. Fits HTS 8211.91.10.00 as a fixed-blade table knife with silver-plated handle.
Silver-Plated Dessert Knife
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