Rhodium-Plated Chalice from Japan
A religious chalice crafted from silver base plated with rhodium (platinum group metal) for durability and shine. HTS 7114.19.00.00 includes it as goldsmiths'/silversmiths' ware of precious metal for religious use, where rhodium qualifies as platinum alloy.
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
• Submit church/commission documentation for religious use context
• Assay for rhodium content to confirm precious metal status
• Comply with cultural heritage import restrictions