Tin Tea Caddy from Germany
A small airtight storage canister made from pure tin sheet, designed for household use to preserve loose tea leaves. It falls under HTS 8007.00.10 as an article of tin for kitchen storage, not coated with precious metal, and not specified elsewhere in chapter 80. The simple hinged lid and embossed decoration make it suitable for table or pantry organization.
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
• Verify tin content meets chapter definitions (99% pure or tin-predominant alloy) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Label as household kitchenware; provide use evidence if audited, as decorative tins risk shifting to 8306
• Ensure no precious metal plating; declare surface treatments accurately to prevent duty adjustments