Sculpted Amber Necklace Beads from Japan
Polished and carved beads from natural Baltic amber, strung for necklaces but classified by material. HTS 9602.00.5080 covers worked mineral carving material like amber 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
• Include gemological certificates authenticating natural amber to prevent synthetic stone reclassification
• Avoid stringing if intending jewelry classification; loose beads stay in 9602