Silver Prayer Bead Container from Germany
An ornate sterling silver box for storing prayer beads, with intricate filigree work and velvet lining. Falls under HTS 7115.90.60.00 as other precious metal articles, not jewelry per Note 9 or religious use wares in 7114. Primarily a protective carrier.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide religious use declaration but emphasize as container to avoid 7114
• Test alloy for 2%+ silver per Note 5
• Pitfall: sets with beads may classify as 7113 jewelry