Silver-Clad Brass Jewelry Box from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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