Rhodium-Plated Teaspoon from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
29.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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