7113.20.21.00/Gold-Clad Rope Necklace/Japan

Gold-Clad Rope Necklace from Japan

A necklace featuring a rope-style chain made from base metal clad with a thin layer of gold, designed for personal adornment. It falls under HTS 7113.20.21.00 as a necklace or neck chain of the rope design, specifically clad with gold on base metal. The cladding is achieved through mechanical means like electroplating, distinguishing it from solid precious metal jewelry.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify the gold cladding thickness and method (e.g

• electroplating) meets 'clad with precious metal' definition via assay reports to avoid reclassification as imitation jewelry

• Include detailed invoices specifying base metal composition, gold karat, and cladding process; common pitfall is insufficient documentation leading to higher duties

• Ensure proper marking like '14K Gold Clad' on product and packaging for US customs compliance