Ruthenium-Clad Pewter Powder Box from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pewter assays needed to confirm base metal composition
• Distinguish from imitation; clad qualifies as precious ware