Personal Wedding Ring from Germany
A gold wedding band personally owned and worn by the traveler abroad for several years. This qualifies under HTS 9804.00.20 as an article of personal adornment actually owned and in the possession of the arriving person prior to departure for the US, intended solely for personal use.
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
• Must prove personal ownership through wear patterns or photos; cannot be new or purchased as gift; declare on CBP Form 6059B