Palladium Wedding Band from Japan
A plain, comfort-fit wedding ring crafted from pure palladium, a platinum-group metal valued for its durability and hypoallergenic properties. Fits HTS 7113.19.50.95 as jewelry of 'other precious metal' (palladium per Chapter Note 1(b)) without plating or stones. Excludes gold and silver headings.
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 metallurgical analysis confirming palladium purity over 90%; ensure no undisclosed platings
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as platinum leading to audits