Nickel Silver Jewelry Box from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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