14K Gold Clad Nickel Silver Box Chain from China
Nickel silver alloy base metal box chain with 14K gold cladding, continuous lengths for necklace production. Cladding via brazing qualifies under note 7, for heading 7113 personal adornment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27%
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
• Nickel content requires REACH compliance docs for EU-sourced chains
• Measure aperture if powder-form alloys used in cladding to meet subheading notes
• Customs may require destructive testing for cladding verification