Palladium Lobster Claw Clasp from Mexico
Lobster claw clasp crafted from pure palladium, a platinum-group metal, for luxury necklace ends. Classified in HTS 7113.19.3000 as a jewelry part of 'other precious metal' (platinum includes palladium per Note 1(b)), with palladium predominating by weight in any alloy.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include spectrographic analysis proving palladium predominance; distinguish from platinum alloys
• Ensure no powder form (90% <0.5mm sieve) per subheading notes
• Pitfall: confusing with base metal lookalikes without certification