Silver Powder Compact from Germany
A sterling silver compact mirror and powder holder for cosmetics, carried in handbags. Classified HTS 7115.90.60.00 as other silver article, akin to powder boxes but not toilet-ware. Excludes gems.
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
• Label as personal use item; ensure solid silver vs. clad
• Pitfall: mirror component may trigger optics review
• FDA cosmetic regs if powder included