Agglomerated Amber Jewelry Findings from Japan
Compressed agglomerated amber pieces used as spacers in jewelry making. HTS 9602.00.5080 includes agglomerated amber as mineral carving material per chapter definition.
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
• Certify as 'agglomerated natural amber' vs synthetic to maintain 9602 status
• Import loose; assembled pieces risk jewelry heading