Gold-Clad Pewter Lobster Claw Clasp from China
Lobster claw clasp made of pewter (tin-based alloy) base metal clad with gold, popular for anklets and bracelets in costume jewelry lines. HTS 7113.20.3000 covers such jewelry parts where base metal is clad with precious metal via mechanical bonding.
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
• Pewter's lead content requires FDA compliance if for skin contact; test for <0.5% lead
• Distinguish from plated pewter—cladding affidavits essential