Silver-Plated Gravy Ladle from Japan
Small ladle with silver plating on stainless steel, specifically for serving gravy or sauces. Meets HTS 8215.91.60.00 as a plated ladle for kitchen/tableware use. Commonly found in formal silverware sets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.2%
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
• Label products with country of origin and plating material to comply with US marking requirements
• Retain supplier affidavits confirming plating process and base metal alloy
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'sterling silver' which could invoke anti-dumping duties