Sterling Silver Plated Serving Spoon from Germany
A large sterling silver plated spoon designed for serving food at the table, featuring a polished finish for elegant dining. It falls under HTS 8215.91.90.00 as tableware plated with precious metal, specifically other spoons not enumerated elsewhere. The plating qualifies it for this subheading within Chapter 82.
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
• Verify precious metal plating thickness and composition via assay certificates to meet customs valuation rules
• Include detailed plating specifications in commercial invoices to avoid reclassification to base metal categories
• Ensure food-safe certifications for tableware to comply with FDA import requirements and prevent holds