Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Japan
Simple hoop earrings crafted from sterling silver (92.5% silver alloy), designed for everyday wear. Classified under HTS 7113.11.20.00 as articles of jewelry of silver, valued not over $18 per dozen pieces due to their basic design and low cost production. Meets chapter note 9(a) for small objects of personal adornment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify silver content with assay certificate; must be at least 92.5% for sterling to qualify as precious metal alloy per note 5(c)
• Calculate value per dozen pieces including packaging; common pitfall is under-declaring sets as individual items
• Label as 'imitation' if any base metal plating exceeds minor constituents to avoid reclassification