Silver-Plated Pewter Elephant Figurine from Germany
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 — 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
• 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