Gold Clad Brass Cable Chain Spool from Japan
A spool of brass base metal cable chain clad with a thin layer of gold, available in continuous lengths up to 100 meters. Ideal for jewelry manufacturers to cut and use in creating necklaces or anklets under heading 7113 definitions. Meets 'metal clad' criteria via hot-rolling process.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include affidavits from producers confirming chain is in continuous form and not pre-assembled for retail
• Test for cladding durability to distinguish from mere plating, which excludes from Chapter 71 precious metal references
• Label spools with metal composition to comply with customs valuation on precious metal content