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

24.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%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)

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