14K Gold-Clad Brass Bracelet Hook Clasp from China
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.
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
• 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