Ruthenium-Clad Pewter Powder Box from China
Vintage-style powder box from pewter (tin alloy) base clad with ruthenium, for personal handbag use as per note 9(b). Classifies in 7114.20.00.60 as other goldsmiths' toilet-ware. Ruthenium offers unique dark sheen.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Pewter assays needed to confirm base metal composition
• Distinguish from imitation; clad qualifies as precious ware