Sterling Silver Box Chain Spool from Japan
Spool of continuous sterling silver box chain, square-linked design cut to length for earrings, anklets in jewelry assembly. Precious silver metal qualifies under Chapter 71, explicitly for manufacture of 7113 jewelry articles.
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
• Include mill test certificate for silver content to comply with precious metal definitions
• Declare total weight and length; bulk spools may trigger quota checks if applicable
• Avoid classifying as finished goods if not set—leads to higher duties under assembled jewelry codes