Rhodium-Plated Teaspoon from China
Teaspoon with rhodium plating (a precious metal) over base metal for tea service. Qualifies for HTS 8215.91.60.00 as a plated spoon in tableware category. Provides tarnish-resistant luxury finish.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.7%
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
• Confirm rhodium as 'precious metal' with customs via binding ruling if novel
• Value declaration must separate base metal from plating costs accurately
• Ensure bisphenol-free if plastic accents present