Sterling Silver Curb Chain from China
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.
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
• 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