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Aluminum Spangles for Festival Garments from Japan

Lightweight aluminum spangles for decorating ethnic festival clothing and ceremonial wear. Classified as base metal spangles of HTS 8308.90.3000.

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

• Document cultural/clothing use to support against craft supply reclassification

• Ensure lightweight design specs match spangle definition vs. sequins