Rhodium-Clad Brass Picture Frame from Japan
An ornate brass picture frame clad with rhodium (precious metal per note 2(b)) for luxury home decor. Falls under HTS 7114.20.00 as silversmiths' ware of base metal clad with precious metal, affixed mechanically for durability and shine.
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
• Specify rhodium predominance if alloyed per note 4 classification rules
• Avoid retail packaging that suggests Chapter 83 classification
• Invoice must detail clad layer weight for accurate duty computation