Cultured Pearl Stud Earrings from Japan
Pair of 7mm round freshwater cultured pearl studs mounted on 14k gold posts. This jewelry item is classified in HTS 7116.10.25.00 because it consists principally of cultured pearls with incidental precious metal settings as allowed by Chapter Note 10.
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
• Provide lab certification verifying cultured origin; ensure posts meet purity standards if claiming metal value reduction; watch for reclassification if pearls under 50% by weight