Silver-Plated Baby Rattle from Japan
A decorative silver-plated rattle for infants, handcrafted with intricate detailing as a traditional christening gift. Classified under HTS 7114.19.00.00 as silversmiths' ware of precious metal (silver base clad with additional silver). It qualifies as an article of personal or household use in goldsmiths'/silversmiths' category.
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 to prove precious metal base, not mere plating on base metal
• Include safety certifications for infant products to pass customs scrutiny
• Avoid bundling with non-precious toys to prevent set reclassification