Palladium-Clad Copper Earrings from Japan
Drop earrings made from copper base metal clad with palladium, a precious metal in the platinum family, mechanically bonded for hypoallergenic wear. Falls under HTS 7113.20.5000 for other base metal clad jewelry articles of personal adornment.
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
• Label as 'base metal clad with precious metal' on invoices; include metallurgical test reports
• Avoid mixing with plated items in shipments to prevent commingling errors
• Partner with customs brokers experienced in Chapter 71