Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Silver Articles (Other Than Jewelry), Plated or Unplated (HS 711411) totaled $6.3M in August 2026, imported from 37 countries.
Importers of Silver Articles (Other Than Jewelry), Plated or Unplated paid $319K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.06% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Silver Articles (Other Than Jewelry), Plated or Unplated imports of $6.3M in August 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSterling silver and other silver tableware, flatware, and household articles — knives, forks, spoons, ladles, and related sets — enter the US under this heading when they are functional wares rather than jewelry. Italy and Turkey are the leading suppliers, reflecting deep silversmithing traditions in both countries and strong demand from the US hospitality and gift sectors. The US tariff schedule is unusually granular here, with dedicated 10-digit lines for sterling silver knife handles (7114111000), fork handles (7114112000), spoon and ladle handles (7114113000), gold or platinum-handled spoons and ladles (7114114000), complete sterling flatware sets (7114114500), and broader sterling tableware (7114115000), as well as lines covering silver household articles and other silver articles not elsewhere specified. Correct classification turns on whether the article is sterling (92.5% silver) versus lower-purity silver and on the specific article type.
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Sterling silver is defined as an alloy of at least 92.5% silver. Several 10-digit lines under 711411 are specifically reserved for sterling silver articles (e.g., 7114111000 through 7114115000), while lines such as 7114115500 and 7114117000 cover silver articles of other purities or types not elsewhere specified. Declaring the wrong purity can result in misclassification.
Sets containing both sterling silver and gold or platinum-handled pieces may need to be classified by the component that gives the set its essential character, or broken out into separate line items. CBP guidance and General Rule of Interpretation 3 apply; consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable before entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $56.6M of Silver Articles (Other Than Jewelry), Plated or Unplated and exported $26.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 7114
Subheading 711411 · $6.3M of $7.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7114117000 | Silver Arts NESOI | $5.6M | 3.39% | 29.15% | $190K |
| 7114116000 | Slvr Artls NESOI F Hh Ktchn, Tlt A Sntry Wrs | $231K | 34.72% | 100.00% | $80K |
| 7114115000 | Sterling Silver Tableware, NESOI | $170K | 11.25% | 100.00% | $19K |
| 7114114500 | Sets, Strl Slvr, of Knvs Frks Spns Ladls | $118K | 10.12% | 100.00% | $12K |
| 7114113000 | Spoons and Ladles With Sterling Silver Handles | $113K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $11K |
| 7114114000 | Spoons and Ladles With Handles of Gold or Plat | $36K | 12.12% | 100.00% | $4K |
| 7114111000 | Knives With Sterling Silver Handles in Pr Mt Pltd | $22K | 6.73% | 100.00% | $1K |
| 7114112000 | Forks With Silver Handles | $6K | 9.99% | 100.00% | $557 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7114115100 | Silver Knives, Forks, Spoons or Ladles, Incl Sets | $563K |
| 7114117000 | Silver Arts NESOI | $477K |
| 7114115500 | Silver Household Articles and Parts, NESOI | $126K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Turkey and Italy together supply 79% of it. China pays 40.5% duty; Turkey <0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
63.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.06% of imports for consumption.