Sterling Silver Tube Stock from China
Seamless sterling silver tubing (92.5% Ag) in 2-10mm diameters for ring shanks and bangle fabrication. HTS 7106.92.50.00 'other semimanufactured' as hollow profiles not qualifying as unwrought bars. Chapter note 5(c) treats as silver alloy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Cross-section diagrams required to prove seamless construction vs. welded, affecting classification
• Weight declarations must match alloy specs; over 2% other precious metals triggers platinum rules
• Industrial vs. retail intent declaration prevents 7113 jewelry misclassification