You are returning to the united states from a trip to europe. You purchased the following items: 2 scarves at $50 each (use your $100 exemption for this one). Silver jewelry for $175 chinaware for $200 how much duty must you pay? $. Overall, what percentage of the cost of these articles do you pay in duty? % if you later find that you have gotten the same goods in the united states for a 20% markup; would you have saved more by buying them in the united states rather than in europe (ignoring cost of travel)?.