Purity-Stamped Silver Slab from China
A rectangular silver slab of 99.5%+ purity, used in jewelry fabrication, marked only with purity hallmark, weight, and origin. It meets HTS 7106.92.10.00 criteria for undecorated semi-manufactured silver in specified shapes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed photos and measurements at entry to prove rectangular shape and lack of decoration
• Use NAICS code for precious metal refining to facilitate streamlined customs processing
• Avoid alloying with base metals; even 0.5% impurity drops below 99.5% threshold