Sterling Silver Curb Chain

A continuous length of sterling silver curb chain, typically cut to specific lengths for jewelry making, produced from precious metal (silver) as defined in Chapter 71 notes. It is suitable for use in manufacturing articles of jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets under heading 7113. The interlocking link design falls under 'curb, cable, chain and similar articles' in continuous form.

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.

7117.19.15.00Higher: 25.5% vs 24.5%

If made of base metal with precious metal plating only

Base metal plated or clad with precious metal falls under imitation jewelry or base metal chains, not precious metal per Chapter 71 note 7.

7113.20.10.00Same rate: 24.5%

If produced from gold rather than silver

Gold chains (2% or more gold by weight) are classified under gold-specific subheading per alloy rules in note 5(b).

8303.00.00.00Higher: 38.8% vs 24.5%

If for industrial or non-jewelry end use

Chains of base or common metals not specified for jewelry manufacture go to Chapter 83 as ornamental chains.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify silver purity (e.g

925 for sterling) with assay certificates to confirm precious metal status per Chapter 71 note 5(c)

Declare as continuous lengths or pre-cut; ensure documentation shows suitability for jewelry manufacture to avoid reclassification