Silver Powder Box from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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