Gold-Clad Rope Necklace from China

A necklace featuring a rope-style chain made from base metal clad with a thin layer of gold, designed for personal adornment. It falls under HTS 7113.20.21.00 as a necklace or neck chain of the rope design, specifically clad with gold on base metal. The cladding is achieved through mechanical means like electroplating, distinguishing it from solid precious metal jewelry.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify the gold cladding thickness and method (e.g

electroplating) meets 'clad with precious metal' definition via assay reports to avoid reclassification as imitation jewelry

Include detailed invoices specifying base metal composition, gold karat, and cladding process; common pitfall is insufficient documentation leading to higher duties

Ensure proper marking like '14K Gold Clad' on product and packaging for US customs compliance