Silver Plated Cake Server from Germany
An elegant silver plated server with a serrated triangular blade for cutting and lifting cake slices at events. It qualifies for HTS 8215.91.90.00 as other tableware plated with precious metal, including cake-servers. The precious plating elevates it from base metal categories.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Label items clearly as 'plated with precious metal' on packing lists to support tariff claims
• Obtain origin certificates if claiming preferential tariffs under USMCA for plated goods
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing plating costs, which can trigger audits