Gold Cameo Brooch from Japan
Victorian-style 14K gold cameo brooch featuring hand-carved shell cameo in ornate surround. Classifies HTS 7113.19.50.91 as gold jewelry brooch with permitted shell per Note 9. Classic personal adornment.
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
• Declare cameo material (shell/stone) separately from gold mounting
• Antique reproductions need modern manufacture dating
• Detailed conservation packaging required