Fashion Rope Necklace Gold Clad from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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