Silver Magnetic Clasp for Necklace from China
Neodymium magnet-embedded sterling silver clasp for easy necklace fastening, popular in modern jewelry. Classified HTS 7113.19.3000 as silver precious metal jewelry part; magnets are minor constituents not changing classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.3%
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
• Document magnet as integral but minor (non-precious); ensure silver >92.5%
• Test for magnetic interference in shipping
• Pitfall: classifying magnets separately ignores jewelry principal use