14K Gold-Clad Brass Bracelet Hook Clasp
A hook-style clasp constructed from brass base metal clad with 14K gold, essential for bracelet closures in fine jewelry. Classified under HTS 7113.20.3000 for clasps of base metal clad with precious metal used in jewelry articles. The gold layer is mechanically bonded, distinguishing it from mere plating.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as part of a complete jewelry article set
Assembled jewelry with clasps classifies in 7113.20.10 if predominantly clad base metal, per note 12 priority for finished goods.
If copper-based alloy without sufficient precious metal cladding
Brass/copper articles not meeting 'clad with precious metal' definition fall to Chapter 74 other copper articles.
If made of other precious metals like platinum-clad
Clasps clad with platinum (per note 1(b)) classify under 'other' if not gold/silver dominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide manufacturing records showing cladding method to Customs; misdeclared plating risks 7117 classification and penalties
• Label with precise metal composition; brass base exceeding 98% shifts risk to non-clad base metal if cladding insufficient
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