Silver Powder Box from Germany
An antique-style sterling silver powder box for cosmetics, with hinged lid and mirror interior. This is toilet-ware of silversmith's wares under HTS 7114.11.70.00, made of silver for personal handbag use, per chapter note 10. Unplated silver.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label as 'toilet-ware' not jewelry to avoid Chapter 71 note 9 overlap
• Test for cosmetic residue; clean thoroughly to prevent FDA holds
• Provide hinged mechanism details to confirm construction