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.
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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.
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.
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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