Silver Powder Box from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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