Children's Play Gold-Tone Rope Chain from Japan
Gold-tone plated base metal rope chain in meter lengths, cut for toy bracelets valued 5 cents per piece. HTS 7117.19.05.00 designates these as toy jewelry chains produced continuously, base metal plated, under value limit, for imitation jewelry manufacture.
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
• Specify 'gold-tone' not 'gold' in docs to avoid precious metal claims
• Ensure chain diameter suits toy scale (<3mm typical)
• Volume importers: request binding ruling on value