Sterling Silver Link Necklace from China
A delicate chain necklace made from sterling silver (92.5% silver alloy), featuring interlocking links for everyday wear. It qualifies under HTS 7113.19.50.95 as an article of jewelry of precious metal (silver) without pearls or precious stones. Classified here due to silver predominating as the precious metal per Chapter Note 5.
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
• Verify silver content exceeds 92.5% with assay certificates to confirm precious metal status; declare exact alloy composition to avoid reclassification as imitation jewelry
• Watch for plating disclosures to prevent duty adjustments