Palladium Clad Brass Curb Chain Reel from Japan
Brass base curb chain clad with palladium (platinum metal), wound on reels in continuous form for jewelers. Suitable for cutting into watch chains or fobs as defined in note 9(a).
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
• PGM alloy rules (note 5) require predominance declaration; palladium >2% treats as platinum alloy
• Prevent misclassification by specifying 'not retail packaged' on commercial invoice
• Quarantine for hallmarking if EU origin to meet precious metal content proofs