Sterling Silver Tube Stock from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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