Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Simple hoop earrings crafted from sterling silver (92.5% silver alloy), designed for everyday wear. Classified under HTS 7113.11.20.00 as articles of jewelry of silver, valued not over $18 per dozen pieces due to their basic design and low cost production. Meets chapter note 9(a) for small objects of personal adornment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.5%+17.5%31%
🇲🇽Mexico13.5%+10.0%23.5%
🇨🇦Canada13.5%+10.0%23.5%
🇩🇪Germany13.5%+10.0%23.5%
🇯🇵Japan13.5%+10.0%23.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7117.19.15.00Lower: 25.5% vs 31%

If primarily base metal with thin silver plating

Base metal plated with precious metal falls under imitation jewelry in 7117, not precious metal per note 7.

7113.19.50Lower: 23% vs 31%

If valued over $18 per dozen

Same silver jewelry but exceeding value threshold moves to higher-valued subheading 7113.19.

7115.90Lower: 14% vs 31%

If imported as individual parts, not assembled jewelry

Unassembled earring findings or components classify as 'other articles of precious metal' in 7115.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silver content with assay certificate; must be at least 92.5% for sterling to qualify as precious metal alloy per note 5(c)

Calculate value per dozen pieces including packaging; common pitfall is under-declaring sets as individual items

Label as 'imitation' if any base metal plating exceeds minor constituents to avoid reclassification