Gold-Clad Stainless Steel Ring from Japan
A comfort-fit band ring from stainless steel base clad with 14k gold layer via brazing, ideal for everyday wear. HTS 7113.20.5000 covers this as other jewelry of base metal clad with precious metal, excluding pearl/stone sets.
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 cladding process (brazing/welding) vs. plating to defend classification
• Declare karat equivalent for gold cladding
• Pitfall: Rings over 10g may trigger hallmarking requirements