Palladium Wedding Band from China
A plain, comfort-fit wedding ring crafted from pure palladium, a platinum-group metal valued for its durability and hypoallergenic properties. Fits HTS 7113.19.50.95 as jewelry of 'other precious metal' (palladium per Chapter Note 1(b)) without plating or stones. Excludes gold and silver headings.
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
• Provide metallurgical analysis confirming palladium purity over 90%; ensure no undisclosed platings
• Common pitfall: misdeclaration as platinum leading to audits