Ruthenium-Clad Pewter Powder Box
A vintage-style powder box made from pewter (tin alloy) base clad with ruthenium, a platinum-group metal, offering a unique dark sheen. Under Chapter 71 Note 9(b), articles of personal use carried in a handbag, such as powder boxes, fall within goldsmiths' wares. This powder box is classified under tariff item 7114.20.00 as 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 powder box is considered an article of personal adornment
Articles of jewellery under heading 71.13 include small objects of personal use, but Note 9(b) limits this to items normally carried on the person.
If the ruthenium is present only as plating or a minor constituent
Imitation jewellery under heading 71.17 applies when precious metal is only plated or minor, not clad.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ruthenium cladding is applied by mechanical means as per Chapter 71 Note 7, not by electroplating
• Describe the product as a powder box for personal use to support classification under Note 9(b)
• If the box contains a mirror or other non-metal parts, verify whether those affect the tariff classification
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