Gold-Clad Pewter Tea Pot from Japan
Elegant pewter teapot with gold cladding on spout and handle, for tableware display. Classified HTS 7114.20.00 as base metal (pewter alloy) clad with precious metal, fitting goldsmiths' wares note 9.
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
• Test pewter lead content for FDA food contact compliance
• Declare as set if with matching cups to apply GRI rules
• Separate precious metal value in commercial invoice