Silver-Plated Pewter Elephant Figurine from China
An ornate elephant-shaped ornament made of pewter base metal with silver plating, ideal for shelf or mantel decoration. Classified under HTS 8306.21.00.00 due to its base metal construction and precious metal plating. Commonly used in cultural or exotic home decor themes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide metallurgical certificates proving silver plating over pewter to substantiate classification
• Label products clearly with material content to comply with country of origin marking rules
• Watch for undervaluation issues; appraise based on plating value plus base metal cost