Gold-Plated Cigar Cutter
A precision cigar cutter featuring blades encased in 18k gold cladding for luxury appeal. Classified under HTS 7115.90.3000 as an other article of metal clad with gold, outside jewelry or goldsmiths' wares like tableware. The gold cladding is affixed by mechanical means, meeting chapter note definitions for 'metal clad with precious metal'.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.9% | +25.0% | 28.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.9% | — | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.9% | — | 3.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.9% | — | 3.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.9% | — | 3.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed as personal adornment like a pendant cutter
Shifts to heading 7113 for jewelry articles if designed for personal wear per note 9(a).
If for smokers' articles of household use
Heading 7114 covers goldsmiths' wares like smokers' articles if not strictly 'other' per note 10.
If primarily leather with gold-clad trim
Base material leather would classify under Chapter 42 articles, not precious metal clad.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify gold cladding thickness and method (e.g
• electroplating vs. mechanical affixation) to confirm HTS 7115.90.3000; obtain assay certificates for gold content
• Watch for reclassification if sold as jewelry sets
• Ensure no precious stones to avoid heading 7113
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