Turquoise and Silver Necklace Returned from Germany
Sterling silver Navajo-style necklace with turquoise gemstones, US artisan made and exported for gallery showing. Classifiable 9801.00.10.30 as Chapter 71 article returned within 3 years, no foreign beading or assembly. Native American jewelry market export return.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Artisan certificates and gallery consignment agreements support temporary export claim,Gemstone strand integrity must be documented to prove no restringing occurred abroad,Silver hallmark testing may be required by CBP to verify US origin precious metal content