Gold Clad Letter Opener from China

Elegant brass letter opener clad in gold foil, bonded mechanically for desk use. HTS 7115.90.3000 covers this other gold-clad article, separate from office goldsmiths' wares. Cladding per note 7 excludes simple plating.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Customs may require cross-sections showing cladding depth

Avoid engraving suggesting jewelry

Bundle with pens only if not a set