Natural Pearl Drop Earrings from Japan
Dangling earrings with natural pearl drops on gold-filled wires. HTS 7116.10.10.00 because pearls provide the essential character despite minimal metal, as personal adornment earrings.
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
• Test metal content <2% precious to stay in 7116; alloy analysis reports help
• Pair-matching certificates essential for drop earring sets
• Avoid 'fashion' labeling that implies imitation under 7117