Ruthenium-Clad Pewter Powder Box from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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