Silver-Plated Sterling Table Knife from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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