14K Gold Clad Nickel Silver Box Chain from Japan
Nickel silver alloy base metal box chain with 14K gold cladding, continuous lengths for necklace production. Cladding via brazing qualifies under note 7, for heading 7113 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
• Nickel content requires REACH compliance docs for EU-sourced chains
• Measure aperture if powder-form alloys used in cladding to meet subheading notes
• Customs may require destructive testing for cladding verification