Ruthenium-Clad Copper Powder Box
A luxury copper powder box clad with ruthenium, a platinum-group metal, for cosmetic storage as toilet-ware. It falls under tariff item 7114.20.00 as an article of silversmiths' wares of base metal clad with precious metal, per Note 10 for toilet-ware and Note 9(b) for personal handbag items.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder box is made of solid precious metal (e.g., silver) rather than base metal clad with ruthenium.
Solid precious metal toilet-ware falls under subheading 7114.19, not base metal clad.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ruthenium cladding is mechanically affixed, such as by welding, to meet the 'clad' definition in Note 7
• Declare the copper base and ruthenium cladding for accurate duty assessment
• Verify the powder box is classified as toilet-ware under Note 10, not as a cosmetic container of another chapter
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