Gold-Plated Sugar Tongs and Ladle Set from Japan
An opulent tea set with gold-plated sugar tongs and a serving ladle for sophisticated beverage service. HTS 8215.10.00.00 applies because it's a set of assorted similar tableware with precious metal plating. Suited for high-end hospitality.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document the equal or greater number of 8215 articles vs. any 8211 knives per chapter note
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'assorted set' to support unified classification
• Check for hallmarking requirements in destination country for precious-plated goods