Sterling Silver Tube Stock from Japan
Seamless sterling silver tubing (92.5% Ag) in 2-10mm diameters for ring shanks and bangle fabrication. HTS 7106.92.50.00 'other semimanufactured' as hollow profiles not qualifying as unwrought bars. Chapter note 5(c) treats as silver alloy.
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
• Cross-section diagrams required to prove seamless construction vs. welded, affecting classification
• Weight declarations must match alloy specs; over 2% other precious metals triggers platinum rules
• Industrial vs. retail intent declaration prevents 7113 jewelry misclassification