Gold-Clad Sterling Silver Necklace Clasp
This clasp is made of base metal (sterling silver) clad with a thin layer of gold, designed specifically for securing necklaces in jewelry pieces. It falls under HTS 7113.20.3000 as a clasp and part thereof of base metal clad with precious metal, used in articles of jewelry per Chapter 71 note 9. The cladding is affixed by mechanical means like hot-rolling, meeting the definition in note 7.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made entirely of precious metal without base metal cladding
Pure precious metal clasps (e.g., solid gold) classify under 'of precious metal' subheading 7113.19, not clad base metal.
If base metal with only precious metal plating, not cladding
Plating (electroplating) does not qualify as 'clad'; falls to imitation jewelry if no genuine precious metal incorporation.
If for industrial or non-jewelry use, like watch repair clasps
Clasps not intended for personal adornment jewelry classify as base metal mounts and fittings under Chapter 83.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cladding process (e.g
• hot-rolling or welding) documentation to confirm 'clad with precious metal' status per note 7; plating alone disqualifies
• Obtain jeweler's assay certificate specifying base metal and precious metal layer thickness to avoid reclassification as plated goods
• Declare exact precious metal content by weight; alloys under 2% precious metal may shift to base metal headings
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