Sterling Silver Plated Serving Spoon from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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