Cultured Pearl Brooch from Japan
Baroque freshwater cultured pearl brooch with pin backing for clothing attachment. This item is an article of cultured pearls under HTS 7116.10.25.00, fitting the personal adornment definition in Chapter Note 9(a).
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
• Pin mechanism must be functional for jewelry status; provide treatment disclosure (bleaching common in cultured pearls); aggregate small brooches under one entry