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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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