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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of tableware & similar articles, not in sets, plated with precious metal (SITC 69663) totaled $642K in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Tableware & Similar Articles, Not in Sets, Plated with Precious Metal paid $158K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $617K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tableware & Similar Articles, Not in Sets, Plated with Precious Metal imports of $642K in April 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $493K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPrecious-metal-plated tableware sold as individual pieces — rather than matched sets — sits at the intersection of decorative goods and functional housewares, and its classification hinges on two concurrent conditions: the absence of set packaging and the presence of a precious metal surface layer. Silver-plated flatware and gold-plated serving pieces are the most commercially significant articles here. Importers should verify that plating thickness and coverage meet the description, as misclassification between plated and unplated lines can trigger duty underpayments.
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SITC and HTS classification does not specify a minimum plating thickness, but the plating must be genuine and commercially meaningful — not merely decorative lacquer or paint. Customs may request technical documentation or laboratory analysis if the nature of the surface coating is disputed at entry.
No. Classification as a set requires that the articles be put up together for retail sale as a complementary unit. Individually packaged pieces shipped in bulk remain 'not in sets' even if they are identical in style, keeping them within this heading rather than the sets heading.
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