HS Code for Silverware sets

Silverware sets are classified under HS code 8215.10. This code is used for sets of assorted articles, such as spoons, forks, and ladles, where at least one article in the set is plated with precious metal. According to the Explanatory Notes for heading 8215, sets consisting of several different articles of cutlery are classified in subheading 8215.10 if they contain at least one item plated with precious metal. This is a "set" classification which takes precedence over the individual components when they are packaged together for retail sale. The presence of a single silver-plated item, such as a sugar tong or a serving spoon, within a larger stainless steel set can trigger this classification. This rule is designed to simplify the classification of mixed goods by grouping them under the most specific "set" heading available in the cutlery section.

Products Included

• Boxed sets of silver-plated spoons and forks
• Canteen sets of cutlery containing silver-plated items
• Mixed sets of knives, forks, and spoons with silver plating
• Tableware sets with at least one precious metal plated article
• Gift sets of assorted silver-plated serving tools

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is 8215.91, which is for individual silver-plated items. If the items are presented as a set, 8215.10 must be used. Another error is 8211.10, which covers sets of knives; however, if the set contains spoons or forks alongside knives, heading 8215 takes precedence over 8211 for the entire set. Finally, sets made entirely of solid silver may be moved to 7114.11 in some customs territories.

FAQ

What is the HS code for silverware sets?

The HS code for sets of cutlery containing at least one silver-plated article is 8215.10.

What defines a "set" for this HS code?

A set must consist of assorted articles (e.g., a spoon and a fork) put up together for retail sale. A box containing only identical spoons is not an "assorted set" and would be classified under 8215.91.