Platinum Rhodium Alloy Rope Chain

Rope chain in continuous lengths from platinum alloy containing rhodium (predominant platinum by weight per note 3), suitable for high-end jewelry fabrication like bracelets. Falls under 'rope' articles of precious metal (platinum group) for use in heading 7113 products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+17.5%24.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

7110.41.00Higher: 25% vs 24.5%

If unwrought or semi-manufactured form

Unworked chain stock classifies as platinum bars/profiles under 7110, not finished chain forms.

7113Same rate: 24.5%

If made primarily of silver

Silver-dominant alloys (≥2% silver, no platinum/gold) shift to silver jewelry chain subheading.

7117.19Lower: 21% vs 24.5%

If base metal imitation rope chain

Non-precious metal ropes for jewelry use are imitation jewelry per note 11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit spectrographic analysis confirming platinum predominance in alloy per classification rules in note 3

Specify intended use in jewelry manufacture on commercial invoice to align with subheading description