14K Gold Filled Cable Chain from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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