Gold Plated Salad Forks from China
Smaller salad forks with 24k gold plating over stainless steel base, ideal for serving salads and desserts at upscale events. Classified under HTS 8215.91.30.00 due to their precious metal plating and function as table forks. The gold finish enhances aesthetic appeal for fine dining.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Require supplier affidavits confirming gold plating purity to meet HTS precious metal criteria
• Label products clearly as 'gold plated' to distinguish from solid gold during customs inspection
• Avoid misdeclaration as unplated to prevent penalties; test for minimum plating adhesion standards