Platinum Clad Copper Rope Chain

Continuous rope-style chain from copper base metal clad with platinum, supplied in bulk reels for jewelry fabrication. Conforms to Chapter 71 note 7 definition of cladding via welding, intended for articles like bracelets in heading 7113.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+17.5%24.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7110.49.00Higher: 25% vs 24.5%

If unwrought or semi-manufactured platinum alloy form

Unshaped clad metal classifies under Chapter 71 metals, not chain articles.

7113.20.50.00Lower: 22.7% vs 24.5%

If other base metal clad chains not primarily copper

Statistical suffixes differentiate by base metal type within the same heading.

7117.90.75.00Lower: 10% vs 24.5%

If imitation set with fake gems but no cladding

Lacks precious metal cladding, moving to imitation jewelry of base metal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit XRF assay reports proving platinum cladding over 2% by weight to qualify as precious metal alloy per note 5(a)

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'plated'—cladding requires mechanical affixation, not electroplating

Ensure invoices specify 'for jewelry manufacture' to prevent shift to general base metal chain headings

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