Silver-Plated Steel Candle Holder from Japan
An elegant candle holder constructed from steel with silver plating for enhanced aesthetics and corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 7326.90.60.00 due to the silver plating on an other iron or steel article not covered by more specific headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
58.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide XRF test reports confirming silver content to support the precious metal plating classification
• Label products clearly as 'silver-plated steel' to distinguish from solid silver under Chapter 71
• Watch for minimum plating thickness requirements in destination country regulations