Rhodium Spring Ring Clasp from China
Spring ring clasp made of rhodium alloy (platinum-group metal >2% weight), used in fine chain necklaces. Under HTS 7113.19.3000 as 'other precious metal' jewelry part, with rhodium predominating per classification rules for alloys.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify rhodium content via XRF testing; avoid powder form declarations
• Differentiate plating from solid alloy with cross-sections
• Common issue: undervaluation of rare metal content