18K Gold Tube Stock 3mm Diameter
18 karat gold seamless tube in semimanufactured form for ring shanks and bezels. Classified HTS 7108.13.70.00 as other nonmonetary semimanufactured gold alloys (gold predominant per Note 5 rules).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If iridium/osmium content predominates
Platinum group alloys classify by predominant metal (subheading note for 7110/7108).
If cut to finished bracelet lengths
State of completion changes to jewelry heading 7113 when ready for personal adornment.
If aluminum tube clad with gold
Metal clad with precious metal (soldered/brazed) excludes from pure gold headings (Note 7).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit refiner certifications for karat weight accuracy to prevent undervaluation penalties
• Segregate from finished goods shipments to avoid 7113 jewelry classification
• Beware alloy rules—if platinum ≥2%, reclassifies as platinum alloy (Note 5(a))
Related Products under HTS 7108.13.70.00
99.99% Pure Gold Wire 24K
High-purity 24 karat gold wire in semi-manufactured form, typically 1-2mm diameter, used for jewelry making and electronics. Classified under HTS 7108.13.70.00 as nonmonetary gold in other semi-manufactured forms, not unwrought or powder, excluding bullion.
14K Gold Sheet 0.5mm Thick
14 karat gold alloy sheet rolled to 0.5mm thickness for jewelry fabrication and dental applications. Falls under HTS 7108.13.70.00 as nonmonetary semimanufactured gold (over 2% gold per Chapter Note 5), in 'other' forms excluding bars or powder.
Pure Gold Strip 10mm Wide
99.9% pure gold strip rolled to 10mm width x 0.2mm thick for electronics contacts. Nonmonetary semimanufactured under HTS 7108.13.70.00, 'other' category excluding unwrought bars/powder.
24K Gold Foil 0.1 Micron
Ultra-thin 24K pure gold leaf foil at 0.1 micron thickness, rolled for gilding and electronics. HTS 7108.13.70.00 covers this nonmonetary semimanufactured form as 'other' gold sheets/foils, distinct from unwrought bullion.
22K Gold Granules for Casting
22 karat gold shot/granules (1-3mm irregular pellets) for lost-wax jewelry casting. HTS 7108.13.70.00 as other semimanufactured non-powder forms, meeting alloy rules with gold >2% by weight.
Recycled 18K Gold Pellet
Recovered 18K gold from scrap, formed into 5g cylindrical pellets for remelting. HTS 7108.13.70.00 applies to recycled nonmonetary semimanufactured gold alloys in other forms.