Platinum Plated Butter Knife from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.7%
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
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