Nickel Silver Jewelry Box from Germany
Small hinged box made from copper-nickel-zinc alloy (nickel silver per note c), lined with fabric for storing rings and earrings. HTS 7419.80.50 as other copper article, not classified as chain or sanitary ware. Popular for luxury gifting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document nickel content ≥5% to distinguish from brass per subheading definitions
• Separate from wood boxes; predominant copper alloy determines chapter
• Include valuation breakdown if fabric lining exceeds minor component status