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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8211.91.40.00Lower: 13.7% vs 17.5%

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.

8215.20.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

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.

7117.19Higher: 21% vs 17.5%

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