Coral Bead Bracelets from Japan
Strands of drilled and polished red coral beads (Corallium spp.) for bracelets. HTS 9601.90.80.00 for worked coral as animal carving material; CITES-regulated.
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
• Obtain CITES export permits from source country; US requires re-export certs
• Dye testing needed—natural color only for 9601 classification
• Avoid sets with metal clasps exceeding minor constituent limits