Turquoise and Silver Necklace Returned from Japan
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 — 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
• 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