Product classification
HS code for Silver plated spoons: 8215.91
Cutlery, (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets.
Classification of silver plated spoons under HS 8215.91
Silver plated spoons are classified under HS code 8215.91. While silver is a precious metal typically found in Chapter 71, the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI) and the Chapter Notes for Chapter 82 specify that base metal cutlery, even if plated with precious metal, remains in Chapter 82. Heading 8215 covers spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, and similar kitchen or tableware. Subheading 8215.91 is specifically designated for individual articles (not in sets) that have been plated with precious metals like silver or gold. The plating process usually involves electroplating a thin layer of silver over a base metal such as nickel silver, brass, or stainless steel. This classification ensures that functional tableware is grouped by its utility rather than its surface finish, provided the core material is not a precious metal.
- Covers
- Silver-plated soup spoons
- Silver-plated dessert spoons
- Silver-plated teaspoons
- Individual silver-plated ladles
- Silver-plated cake servers (individual)
- Also under 8215.91
- Christofle silver-plated fork
- WMF gold-plated spoon
- Robbe & Berking silver-plated ladle
- Sambonet silver-plated knife
- Ercuis silver-plated dessert spoon
Codes often confused with 8215.91
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying these under 7114.11 (Silversmiths' wares of silver). However, 7114 is for items made entirely of silver or silver alloys. If the item is merely plated, it stays in 8215. Another error is using 8215.10, which is reserved for sets of assorted articles. Individual spoons must be classified under 8215.91.
Top exporters and importers of HS 821591 (the code used for silver plated spoons), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 821591 (the code used for silver plated spoons) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 821591, not only silver plated spoons.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $20M 38% of world exports
- 2 Germany $14M 25% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.4M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $53M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $26M 34% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $6.0M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 United States $5.4M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $78M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for silver plated spoons
Brazil classifies silver plated spoons under NCM 8215.91.00: HS 8215.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about silver plated spoons
What is the HS code for Silver plated spoons?
The HS code for Silver plated spoons is 821591 (Cutlery; (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets). The HS code for individual silver-plated spoons and other similar cutlery is 8215.91.
How do I classify Silver plated spoons for customs?
Silver plated spoons is classified under HS code 821591 — Cutlery; (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in sets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to solid silver spoons?
No, solid silver spoons (sterling silver) are generally classified under 7114.11 as silversmiths' wares, although some jurisdictions may still apply 8215 depending on local interpretations of Chapter 82 Note 1.
Which countries are the top exporters of silver plated spoons (HS 821591)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 821591 (the code used for silver plated spoons) in UN Comtrade data were France ($20M, 38% of world exports), Germany ($14M) and Italy ($4.4M). World exports came to about $53M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of silver plated spoons (HS 821591)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 821591 (the code used for silver plated spoons) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($26M, 34% of world imports), Mexico ($6.0M) and the United States ($5.4M). World imports came to about $78M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Silver plated spoons the same in all countries?
The base HS code 821591 for Silver plated spoons is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for silver plated spoons in Brazil?
In Brazil, silver plated spoons (HS 821591) is classified under NCM 8215.91.00.