Gold-Clad Silver Necklace from Japan
A delicate necklace featuring a chain and pendant made from base silver metal clad with a thin layer of gold, affixed by mechanical means such as rolling. It qualifies under HTS 7113.20.5000 as an article of jewelry of base metal clad with precious metal, specifically 'other' types not incorporating pearls or stones. The cladding meets the definition of precious metal affixed to base metal surfaces.
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
• Verify cladding method (e.g
• soldering or rolling) with documentation to confirm HTS classification
• Declare exact precious metal weight and cladding thickness to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: insufficient proof of cladding leads to base metal jewelry rates