Sterling Silver Cigar Case from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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