Rhodium-Clad Brass Cufflinks from Japan
Elegant cufflinks made from brass base metal clad with rhodium (a platinum-group metal), serving as personal adornment accessories in goldsmiths' wares. Classified under 7114.20.00.60 as 'other' base metal clad with precious metal per note 10 definition. Rhodium cladding provides tarnish resistance and luster.
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
• Include metallurgical analysis confirming rhodium (precious per note 1(b)) predominates in cladding per note 5 alloy rules
• Label as 'rhodium clad' not plated; customs may require XRF testing for cladding verification