Silver Metal-Clad Matchbox from Japan
A base metal matchbox clad with silver via soldering, featuring striker strip for vest-pocket use. HTS 7115.90.40.00 covers metal clad with silver as other precious metal articles per note 7.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove cladding method (soldering/brazing) with manufacturing specs; distinguish from plated to qualify
• Pitfall: incomplete docs lead to base metal reclassification