Gold-Clad Pewter Lobster Claw Clasp from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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