Rhodium-Clad Stainless Steel Earring Clasp from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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