Gold Clad Paperweight from Germany
Heavy crystal paperweight with base metal clad in 24k gold sheeting, mechanically bonded. HTS 7115.90.3000 applies to this other article of metal clad with gold, distinct from jewelry or household wares. Cladding covers significant surface per chapter note 7.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
3.9%
Rate breakdown
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
• Document cladding process (welding/hot-rolling) to distinguish from plating
• Declare exact gold weight to customs for duty calculation
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial parts