Peridot Stud Earrings from Japan
Classic stud earrings featuring round-cut natural peridot gems in prong settings on silver posts. Classified as 'other' jewelry articles under HTS 7116.20.15.00 because peridot (semiprecious stone) provides the essential character, not the minor metal components.
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 for lead/cadmium in settings; children's jewelry has strict limits
• Batch imports by color grade to simplify uniform declarations
• Avoid 'pearl' mislabeling; peridot is distinctly semiprecious