Platinum-Ruthenium Alloy Tie Pin from Japan
A sophisticated tie pin with <2% platinum in ruthenium-dominant alloy, for formal attire. HTS 7113.19.50.95 for other precious metals per alloy predominance rule.
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
• Detailed alloy breakdown (% weights) mandatory; weight under 4.5ct? No issue
• Avoid platinum overclaim