Dentistry Silver Alloy Ingot from Japan
Unwrought ingot of silver alloy (70% silver, balance copper) for dental casting alloys. Classified as silver alloy under HTS 7106.91.50.00 per chapter note 5(c) since silver predominates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Composition certificate mandatory; shows silver >2% for precious metal treatment
• FDA registration if for human use; affects import alert status
• Avoid 'semiprocessed' markings; strictly unwrought casting ingots