Silver-Plated Serving Spoon from Japan
A large stainless steel spoon with a silver plating finish, designed for serving food at the table. It falls under HTS 8215.91.60.00 as a spoon plated with precious metal (silver) used as tableware. The plating enhances its aesthetic appeal for formal dining.
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the precious metal plating thickness meets 'plated' criteria per HTS notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab certification of silver content and base metal composition for customs valuation