Palladium-Clad Copper Toggle Clasp for Necklaces from Germany
Toggle clasp from copper base metal clad with palladium, used for necklace closures offering durability and luxury appeal. Falls under HTS 7113.20.3000 as 'clasps and parts thereof' of base metal clad with precious metal (palladium as platinum per note 1(b)).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document palladium content >2% by weight per note 5 to qualify as precious metal alloy cladding
• Use HTS advisory rulings for novel alloys to preempt CBP disputes