Sterling Silver Tube Stock
Seamless sterling silver tubing (92.5% silver) in diameters from 2 to 10 mm, used as stock for fabricating ring shanks and bangles. As a hollow profile, it does not qualify as unwrought silver and is therefore classified as semi-manufactured under tariff item 7106.92.00. The silver content meets the 2% threshold in Chapter Note 5(c), confirming classification as an alloy of silver.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the silver is in unwrought form (e.g., cast bars, ingots) rather than semi-manufactured profiles
Unwrought silver is classified separately from semi-manufactured forms under heading 71.06.
If the tubing is further worked into finished jewellery articles (e.g., ring shanks ready for setting)
Finished jewellery articles fall under heading 71.13, not semi-manufactured silver.
If the silver is in powder form (90% or more passing through a 0.5 mm sieve)
Powder is a distinct form of silver under subheading 7106.10, not semi-manufactured.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the silver content is documented (e.g
• mill certificate) to support classification as an alloy of silver under Chapter Note 5(c)
• Verify that the tubing is not considered 'unwrought' (e.g
• cast bars) to avoid reclassification
• If importing from a country with a free trade agreement, claim preferential tariff treatment by providing a valid certificate of origin
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