Product classification
HS code for Silverware: 7114.11
Silversmiths' wares, and parts thereof, of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal.
Classification of silverware under HS 7114.11
Silverware, specifically silversmiths' wares made of silver, is classified under HS code 7114.11. This heading includes articles for table, kitchen, or toilet use, office requisites, and items for religious use. The distinction for 7114.11 is that the articles must be made of silver, whether or not they are plated or clad with other precious metals. This classification excludes jewelry (7113) and cutlery (Chapter 82). Silversmiths' wares are generally larger and more decorative or functional for household use compared to small items of personal adornment. The material composition must be silver of a fineness of at least 800 parts per thousand to be considered silver in many jurisdictions, though the HS code applies to the broader category of silver articles. This code covers the craftsmanship of the silversmith rather than the simple utility of base metal goods.
- Covers
- Solid silver trays and platters
- Silver bowls and vases
- Silver trophies and commemorative cups
- Silver tea services (pots, creamers)
- Silver toilet sets (brushes, mirrors)
- Also under 7114.11
- Georg Jensen (silverware)
- Christofle (some silver lines)
- Tiffany & Co. (silver home goods)
- antique silver dealers
- Buccellati
Codes often confused with 7114.11
Common mistake. Silverware is frequently confused with silver jewelry (7113.11). The difference lies in use: 7113 is for personal adornment, while 7114 is for household or office utility. It is also confused with silver-plated base metal ware (7114.20). If the item is only plated with silver over a base metal like copper or brass, it must be classified under 7114.20, not 7114.11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 711411 (the code used for silverware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 711411 (the code used for silverware) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 711411, not only silverware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $64M 18% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $53M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $45M 13% of world exports
World total: $356M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $48M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $42M 11% of world imports
- 3 Israel $38M 10% of world imports
World total: $367M 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 silverware
Brazil classifies silverware under NCM 7114.11.00: HS 7114.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about silverware
What is the HS code for Silverware?
The HS code for Silverware is 711411 (Silversmiths' wares; and parts thereof, of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal). The HS code for silverware made of solid silver (or silver alloys) is 7114.11.
How do I classify Silverware for customs?
Silverware is classified under HS code 711411 — Silversmiths' wares; and parts thereof, of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does silverware include silver-plated forks?
No, silver-plated forks and spoons are specifically classified in Chapter 82 (8215.91) as cutlery, rather than silversmiths' wares in Chapter 71.
Which countries are the top exporters of silverware (HS 711411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 711411 (the code used for silverware) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($64M, 18% of world exports), Thailand ($53M) and China ($45M). World exports came to about $356M, 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 silverware (HS 711411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 711411 (the code used for silverware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($48M, 13% of world imports), India ($42M) and Israel ($38M). World imports came to about $367M, 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 Silverware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 711411 for Silverware 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 silverware in Brazil?
In Brazil, silverware (HS 711411) is classified under NCM 7114.11.00.