Tin Tea Caddy from Germany
A small airtight container made from pure tin used for storing loose tea leaves in the kitchen. It falls under HTS 8007.00.1050 as an article of tin for household or kitchen use, not coated or plated with precious metal, and not specified elsewhere. The design ensures tea stays fresh without external coatings.
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
• Verify tin purity meets 'not alloyed' definition (≥99% tin, low Bi/Cu) via mill test certificate to avoid reclassification
• Label as household kitchenware; provide photos proving no precious metal plating to prevent inspection delays