Garnet Drop Earrings from Japan
Dangling earrings with faceted garnet stones set in rhodium-plated sterling silver hooks. Falls under HTS 7116.20.05.00 as semiprecious stone (garnet) jewelry valued below $40 per piece. Precious metal plating is incidental per Chapter 71 Note 10.
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
• Provide invoices showing per-piece value; sets sold together may require disassembly valuation
• Test for lead/cadmium content to meet CPSIA requirements for jewelry imports
• Use HTS 7116.20.05.00 specifically; avoid 7117 for stone-set pieces