14K Gold Filled Cable Chain from Japan
Continuous cable chain made with a base metal core clad with 14K gold via mechanical means, treated as precious metal alloy under Chapter 71 note 5 if gold meets 2% threshold. Designed in lengths for cutting into necklace components in jewelry production under heading 7113.
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
• Provide cladding process documentation (hot-rolling/welding) to qualify as 'metal clad with precious metal' per note 7
• Test gold content to ensure ≥2% by weight for precious metal treatment; otherwise, risks reclassification
• Label clearly as 'gold filled' and include weight breakdown to prevent undervaluation claims