Platinum Drop Earrings with Emeralds from China
Elegant drop earrings from ISO standard platinum, accented with genuine emeralds for a vibrant green hue. HTS 7113.19.50.30 applies to these platinum earrings, as emeralds are permitted semiprecious stones in jewelry per chapter notes. No gold or silver predominance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
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
• Include gemological reports for emerald clarity/oil treatments; segregate platinum value from stones in entry
• Common pitfall: undervaluing precious metal leading to audits