Antique-Style Silver Snuff Box from Germany
An ornate sterling silver snuff box with hinged lid and intricate chasing, used for carrying powdered tobacco. Classified in HTS 7115.90.40.00 as other silver articles for personal pocket use, matching note 9 examples like snuff boxes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide historical provenance if antique to aid customs valuation; confirm no base metal core to qualify as silver alloy
• Document sieve test if powdered residue present, though not applicable per subheading notes