Fashion Rope Necklace Gold Clad from China
A stylish rope necklace made of base metal clad with gold, featuring twisted interlocking links for a textured look. It qualifies for HTS 7113.20.21.00 as a neck chain of rope design clad with gold, intended for personal adornment per heading 7113 note. Not suitable for solid precious metal or imitation categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.8%
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
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline cladding cases to prevent misclassification
• Maintain records of manufacturing process showing base metal with affixed gold layer via welding or rolling
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'gold plated' which may shift to higher-duty imitation jewelry