Silver-Plated Copper-Zinc Wire for Jewelry from Japan
Fine copper-zinc brass wire electroplated with silver for decorative chainmaille jewelry making. Classified under HTS 7408.29.10.00 as 'other' copper alloy wire coated with metal, meeting brass alloy criteria in chapter notes. The plating provides tarnish resistance and aesthetic appeal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53%
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed plating specs and base alloy analysis; jewelry wire often scrutinized for precious metal content declaration
• Label as 'wire for jewelry manufacture' to distinguish from finished articles under Chapter 71