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Silver-Clad Brass Jewelry Box

A small brass box clad with silver for storing personal jewelry, featuring intricate engravings typical of silversmith work. Classified under HTS 7114.20.00 as base metal clad with precious metal (silver), fitting goldsmiths'/silversmiths' wares for personal use per note 9(b). The mechanical affixing of silver layer distinguishes it from plated items.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7114Same rate: 38%

If containing fewer than 2% precious metal

Per note 5, alloys or claddings under 2% precious metal threshold classify as other base metal articles, not precious metal clad.

4202.92Lower: 27.6% vs 38%

If structured as a travel case with interior fittings

Leather or textile jewelry cases with metal fittings shift to Chapter 42 as travel goods, not silversmith wares.

8308.90Lower: 12.7% vs 38%

If for utilitarian metal boxes without decorative cladding

Basic base metal boxes or clasps without precious metal cladding fall under Chapter 83 miscellaneous metal articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed manufacturing specs showing cladding thickness to prove it exceeds mere plating thresholds

Label as 'silversmith ware' with metal composition to comply with FTC precious metal marking rules

Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing by separating base metal and cladding costs in invoices

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