14K Gold Filled Cable Chain from China
Continuous cable chain made with a base metal core clad with 14K gold via mechanical means, treated as precious metal alloy under Chapter 71 note 5 if gold meets 2% threshold. Designed in lengths for cutting into necklace components in jewelry production under heading 7113.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide cladding process documentation (hot-rolling/welding) to qualify as 'metal clad with precious metal' per note 7
• Test gold content to ensure ≥2% by weight for precious metal treatment; otherwise, risks reclassification
• Label clearly as 'gold filled' and include weight breakdown to prevent undervaluation claims