7418.10.00.19 - Coated or plated with precious metals

This HTS category, 7418.10.00.19, specifically covers a diverse range of table, kitchen, and other household articles made of copper that have been coated or plated with precious metals. The primary material remains copper, but the addition of precious metal coatings, such as gold, silver, or platinum, is the defining characteristic for classification within this sub-heading. Examples include decorative serving ware, ornate cookware, or high-end kitchen utensils where the precious metal plating adds significant aesthetic or functional value.

This classification is distinct from other "Other" categories within heading 74.18 which might encompass uncoated copper household articles or those with non-precious metal coatings. The presence of precious metal plating is the key differentiator, indicating a higher value and potentially different end-use or consumer perception.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 7418.10.00.19 will depend on a thorough examination of the article's composition, confirming it is fundamentally of copper and has indeed been coated or plated with precious metals, and its intended use falls within the scope of household articles.