Titanium Base Metal Studs with Gold Flash from Japan
Lightweight titanium shirt studs with a flash layer of gold plating for subtle elegance in black tie attire. Under HTS 7117.11.00.00 as imitation studs of base metal (titanium qualifies as base per notes excluding precious), with minimal precious plating not clad per note 7. Designed for personal adornment without stones.
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
• Titanium requires specific hypoallergenic certifications for US market; include with commercial invoice
• Flash plating (<0.5 microns) must be quantified to distinguish from thicker clad materials