Osmium-Clad Iron Bookmark
A thin bookmark made from iron base clad with osmium, a rare platinum-group metal, as a novelty goldsmiths' ware. Osmium's density adds heft to the bookmark. It falls under tariff item 7114.20.00 as an 'other' article of base metal clad with precious metal.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bookmark is a simple base metal article without precious metal cladding
Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files are classified in Chapter 83.
If the bookmark is worn as personal adornment
Articles of jewellery of precious metal are classified in heading 71.13.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Osmium is a precious metal under Chapter 71, so ensure the cladding is mechanical
• Provide the cladding method and metal composition for customs classification
• If the bookmark is purely decorative with no practical use, it may still qualify as a goldsmiths' ware
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