Gold Tube Clad with Platinum from China
Seamless tubing with gold inner layer clad externally with platinum by mechanical means, semimanufactured for aerospace seals or jewelry tubing stock. Fits HTS 7111.00.00.00 as gold base clad with platinum.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct ultrasonic testing docs to prove cladding bond strength per note 7 mechanical affixation
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests further worked status; use coils or straight lengths
• Monitor platinum weight %; over 2% may invoke note 5 alloy treatment if not clearly clad