Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
23.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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