Palladium-Clad Copper Toggle Clasp for Necklaces from Japan
Toggle clasp from copper base metal clad with palladium, used for necklace closures offering durability and luxury appeal. Falls under HTS 7113.20.3000 as 'clasps and parts thereof' of base metal clad with precious metal (palladium as platinum per note 1(b)).
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
• Document palladium content >2% by weight per note 5 to qualify as precious metal alloy cladding
• Use HTS advisory rulings for novel alloys to preempt CBP disputes