Rhodium-Clad Stainless Steel Earring Clasp from Germany
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 — 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
• 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