14K Gold Box Clasp for Bracelet from Japan
A 14K yellow gold box clasp with safety latch, used for securing bracelets and necklaces. Falls under HTS 7113.19.3000 as a jewelry part of precious metal (gold alloy >2% by weight), not gold-specific subheading since it's 'other precious metal' but treated as gold alloy. Ideal for high-end personal adornment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.8%
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
• Provide karat stamp verification and metal assay reports for customs; watch for alloy composition thresholds
• Avoid declaring as 'plated' if solid alloy to prevent reclassification
• Pitfall: incomplete documentation on gold content leads to higher scrutiny