Sterling Silver Cigar Case
A hinged sterling silver case designed to hold and protect cigars, featuring engraved patterns and a polished finish. It qualifies under HTS 7115.90.40.00 as an other article of silver for personal use, not classified as jewelry under heading 7113 or goldsmiths' wares under 7114. The silver content exceeds 2% by weight, meeting chapter note 5 for precious metal alloys.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If intended for household or table use
Shifts to goldsmiths' or silversmiths' wares under heading 7114 if classified as tableware or household articles per note 10, rather than other articles.
If designed primarily for personal adornment
Could be jewelry under heading 7113 per note 9 if it qualifies as a small object like a fob or chain, rather than a pocket-carried utility item.
If made of gold instead of silver
Alloys with 2% or more gold are classified under gold subheadings per chapter note 5(b), changing the predominant metal classification.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify silver purity with assay certificates to confirm over 2% content per chapter note 5; declare if metal clad with silver via mechanical means like soldering
• Avoid misclassification as jewelry by excluding adornment intent; provide detailed invoices specifying personal use items
Related Products under HTS 7115.90.40.00
Silver Pill Box with Engraving
A compact, engraved sterling silver box for carrying pills or small medications, often with a snap closure. Falls under HTS 7115.90.40.00 as an other silver article of personal use, akin to cachou boxes in chapter note 9, excluding jewelry categories.
Antique-Style Silver Snuff Box
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.
Sterling Silver Powder Compact
A silver compact mirror and powder holder for cosmetics, with a velvet-lined interior. HTS 7115.90.40.00 applies as an other article of silver for personal handbag use, per note 9's powder box example.
Silver Chain Purse Frame
A decorative sterling silver frame for a chain purse, featuring clasp and links for handbag attachment. It is an other silver article under HTS 7115.90.40.00, as a personal carry item per note 9, not full jewelry.
Engraved Silver Prayer Beads Container
A small sterling silver case for holding prayer beads, with religious engravings and secure latch. Classified as HTS 7115.90.40.00 other silver article of personal religious use, aligning with note 9 pocket items.
Silver Metal-Clad Matchbox
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.