Find HS Code and trade information for jewellery boxes

Jewellery Boxes

Jewellery boxes are containers designed for the storage and presentation of jewellery. They range significantly in complexity, materials, and price point, catering to diverse needs from simple everyday storage to elaborate display and heirloom preservation.

Materials

• Wood: A traditional material, offering durability and aesthetic appeal. Common wood types include:
  • Solid Wood (e.g., Walnut, Mahogany, Rosewood): High-quality, often handcrafted, and can be expensive. Offers a classic look and longevity.
  • Wood Veneer: A thin layer of real wood applied to a core material (often MDF or plywood). More affordable than solid wood while still providing the appearance of wood.
  • MDF (Medium-Density Fibreboard): A manufactured wood product. Cost-effective, easily shaped, and often covered with other materials like velvet or leather.
• Metal: Often used for smaller boxes, travel cases, or as accents on wooden boxes. Common metals include:
  • Stainless Steel: Durable and resistant to corrosion.
  • Brass: Provides a vintage or antique look.
  • Silver: Used for high-end or heirloom boxes.
• Plastic: Lightweight and affordable, suitable for everyday storage and travel.
• Fabric: Velvet, satin, and other fabrics are commonly used as linings to protect jewellery from scratches and tarnish. Also used as exterior coverings.
• Glass: Used in display cases or boxes with lids for showcasing jewellery.
• Leather/Faux Leather: Offers a luxurious look and feel, often used for exterior coverings.

Purpose & Function

• Storage: Protecting jewellery from damage, loss, and tarnish.
• Organization: Separating and categorizing different types of jewellery (e.g., necklaces, earrings, rings).
• Display: Showcasing jewellery for aesthetic purposes or during sales.
• Travel: Providing a secure and portable container for jewellery while traveling.
• Gift Presentation: Enhancing the presentation of jewellery as a gift.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Use: Everyday storage and organization of jewellery collections.
• Retail: Displaying jewellery in shops and boutiques.
• Travel: Protecting jewellery during trips.
• Special Occasions: Storing jewellery for weddings, proms, or other events.
• Heirloom Preservation: Protecting valuable jewellery for future generations.

Common Types

• Traditional Boxes: Often made of wood with velvet lining, featuring compartments and drawers.
• Roll-Up Jewellery Boxes: Fabric boxes with multiple pockets for storing jewellery, designed for travel.
• Stackable Boxes: Modular boxes that can be stacked to create a customized storage solution.
• Musical Jewellery Boxes: Boxes that play a melody when opened, often featuring a ballerina figurine.
• Carousel Jewellery Boxes: Rotating boxes with compartments for storing jewellery.
• Display Cases: Glass-topped boxes for showcasing jewellery collections.
• Travel Jewellery Cases: Compact and portable boxes designed for travel, often with multiple compartments and a secure closure.
• Armoire/Cabinet Style: Larger pieces with drawers, compartments, and sometimes a mirror, suitable for extensive collections.
• Hidden Compartment Boxes: Boxes designed to conceal jewellery for security.

Jewellery boxes, based on the provided information, fall under several potential classifications depending on the materials used in their construction. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 4819504020: This code covers cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers. If the jewellery box is made of these materials, this is a potential classification. The tax details are: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2 additional tariff: 30.0%, Total tariff: 55.0%.
• 4819504040: This code also covers cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, specifically “Other Rigid boxes and cartons”. If the jewellery box is a rigid box made of these materials, this is a potential classification. The tax details are: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Post 2025.4.2 additional tariff: 30.0%, Total tariff: 55.0%.
• 9601908000: This code covers worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by molding), specifically “Other”. If the jewellery box is made of these materials, this is a potential classification. The tax details are: Base tariff: 3.7%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 additional tariff: 30.0%, Total tariff: 41.2%.
• 9601902000: This code covers worked ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material, and articles of these materials (including articles obtained by molding), specifically “Worked shell and articles thereof”. If the jewellery box is made of shell, this is a potential classification. The tax details are: Base tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 additional tariff: 30.0%, Total tariff: 37.5%.
• 9602005080: This code covers worked vegetable or mineral carving material and articles of these materials, specifically “Other”. If the jewellery box is made of these materials, this is a potential classification. The tax details are: Base tariff: 2.7%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Post 2025.4.2 additional tariff: 30.0%, Total tariff: 40.2%.

Important Considerations:

The correct HS code depends entirely on the materials used in the construction of the jewellery box. If the box incorporates multiple materials, it may be necessary to determine the primary material for classification purposes.

Regarding HS code 9601908000, 9601902000, please note the need to verify the material composition and origin of any animal-derived components.