Platinum Plated Butter Knife from Canada
A slender platinum plated knife for spreading butter, with a smooth blade to avoid tearing bread. Falls under HTS 8215.91.90.00 as other precious metal plated tableware, explicitly including butter-knives. The plating distinguishes it for this specific subheading.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
27.7%
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
• Use XRF testing documentation to prove platinum plating depth for accurate duty assessment
• File entries with detailed material breakdowns to prevent misclassification as Chapter 71 goods
• Comply with CPSIA lead limits for any decorative plating on tableware