14K Gold Box Clasp for Bracelet from Mexico
A 14K yellow gold box clasp with safety latch, used for securing bracelets and necklaces. Falls under HTS 7113.19.3000 as a jewelry part of precious metal (gold alloy >2% by weight), not gold-specific subheading since it's 'other precious metal' but treated as gold alloy. Ideal for high-end personal adornment.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
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 karat stamp verification and metal assay reports for customs; watch for alloy composition thresholds
• Avoid declaring as 'plated' if solid alloy to prevent reclassification
• Pitfall: incomplete documentation on gold content leads to higher scrutiny