7114.11.20.00 - Forks with silver handles

This HTS classification, 7114.11.20.00, specifically covers forks that are made of silver, or are silver-plated or clad with precious metal. The core defining characteristic of these articles is the presence of silver in their construction, coupled with their form as a fork. This category falls under the broader umbrella of articles made of precious metals by goldsmiths or silversmiths, and is further refined to focus on items of silver intended for personal use or as tableware.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, note that 7114.11.10.00 covers knives with silver handles, while this classification is exclusively for forks. The sibling category 7114.11.45.00 deals with sets that contain multiple types of these silver items, such as a combination of knives, forks, and spoons, indicating a multi-piece ensemble rather than individual utensils. The remaining sibling categories address other types of silver articles, including those not elsewhere specified for household use, or sets of such articles.

As a leaf node, 7114.11.20.00 has no further subcategories. Classification within this code is therefore dependent on meeting the precise criteria of being a silver fork. The absence of further subdivisions emphasizes the direct and specific nature of this classification, requiring a clear identification of the article as a fork and its composition of or cladding with silver for correct duty assessment.