Rhodium Spring Ring Clasp from Japan
Spring ring clasp made of rhodium alloy (platinum-group metal >2% weight), used in fine chain necklaces. Under HTS 7113.19.3000 as 'other precious metal' jewelry part, with rhodium predominating per classification rules for alloys.
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
• Certify rhodium content via XRF testing; avoid powder form declarations
• Differentiate plating from solid alloy with cross-sections
• Common issue: undervaluation of rare metal content