Rhodium-Clad Stainless Steel Earring Clasp from China
Stainless steel base metal earring clasp clad with rhodium (a platinum-group metal) for tarnish resistance and shine in pierced earrings. HTS 7113.20.3000 applies as a jewelry part of base metal clad with precious metal, where platinum includes rhodium per Chapter note 1(b).
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm rhodium as precious metal cladding via spectrographic analysis; note 1(b) includes platinum-group metals
• Avoid classifying as imitation if cladding meets note 7; provide affidavits from supplier on affixation method