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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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