Gold-Clad Necklace with Toggle Clasp from Germany
A delicate necklace made from base metal clad with gold, featuring a simple toggle clasp for easy fastening. This falls under HTS 7113.20.2900 as it is a necklace of base metal clad with precious metal (gold), classified as 'other' necklaces and neck chains not specifically enumerated elsewhere. The cladding is affixed by mechanical means, distinguishing it from solid precious metal jewelry.
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
• Verify cladding thickness and method (e.g
• soldering or rolling) meets 'metal clad with precious metal' definition to avoid reclassification as imitation jewelry
• Provide assay certificates confirming gold cladding on base metal; declare exact precious metal content accurately on entry documents