Gold-Clad Sterling Silver Necklace Clasp from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• 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