7114 - Articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal:

This HTS category, 7114, encompasses a wide array of articles and their components crafted from precious metals, specifically gold and silver, or metals clad with precious metal. This includes items such as tableware, kitchenware, other household articles, and decorative or ceremonial objects. The defining characteristic is the use of precious metal as the primary material or as a significant overlay on a base metal, distinguishing these goods from those made entirely of base metals or solely adorned with non-precious materials.

In the context of the broader HTS, Chapter 71 focuses on precious materials and their finished products. Category 7114 specifically targets articles of goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares, differentiating them from raw precious metals (Chapter 71) or finished imitation jewelry (Chapter 71). It also stands apart from other chapters dealing with various manufactured goods by its strict material composition requirements.

Within this category, further distinctions are made based on the underlying material. Subcategory 7114.10 covers items made *of* precious metal, whether that metal is solid or plated. In contrast, subcategory 7114.20 addresses articles where a base metal is clad *with* precious metal, highlighting a different construction and material composition that warrants separate classification.