Amethyst Necklace from Japan
A delicate necklace featuring faceted amethyst beads strung on a fine wire, classified under HTS 7116.20.40.00 as an article made of semiprecious stones (amethyst is a semiprecious variety of quartz). It falls into 'other' articles of semiprecious stones excluding rock crystal, not qualifying as jewelry under heading 7113 due to lack of precious metal settings.
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
• Obtain gemological certificates verifying amethyst as natural semiprecious stone to avoid reclassification; declare exact stone weight and origin; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in jewelry imports