Gold-Plated Cigar Cutter from Japan
A precision cigar cutter featuring blades encased in 18k gold cladding for luxury appeal. Classified under HTS 7115.90.3000 as an other article of metal clad with gold, outside jewelry or goldsmiths' wares like tableware. The gold cladding is affixed by mechanical means, meeting chapter note definitions for 'metal clad with precious metal'.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
3.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify gold cladding thickness and method (e.g
• electroplating vs. mechanical affixation) to confirm HTS 7115.90.3000; obtain assay certificates for gold content
• Watch for reclassification if sold as jewelry sets
• Ensure no precious stones to avoid heading 7113