Gold-Clad Silver Sheet from Japan
Silver sheets mechanically clad with gold on one or both surfaces, used in electronics or decorative stamping, in thicknesses under 0.5mm. Fits HTS 7109.00.00.00 as silver (precious metal per note 1(a)) clad with gold in semi-manufactured unwrought form. Excludes mere plating per chapter note 6.
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
• Obtain metallurgical cross-section analysis to document cladding integrity and distinguish from plated silver under note 6
• Label shipments clearly as 'semi-manufactured clad forms' to prevent CBP confusion with finished goldsmiths' wares in 7114