Gold-Clad Silver Necklace

A delicate necklace featuring a chain and pendant made from base silver metal clad with a thin layer of gold, affixed by mechanical means such as rolling. It qualifies under HTS 7113.20.5000 as an article of jewelry of base metal clad with precious metal, specifically 'other' types not incorporating pearls or stones. The cladding meets the definition of precious metal affixed to base metal surfaces.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.2%+17.5%22.7%
🇲🇽Mexico5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇨🇦Canada5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇩🇪Germany5.2%+10.0%15.2%
🇯🇵Japan5.2%+10.0%15.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7113.19.50Higher: 23% vs 22.7%

If base metal is plated rather than clad

Plating (electroplating) does not qualify as 'clad'; metal clad requires mechanical affixing like welding, shifting to precious metal or plated subheadings.

7117.19.15.00Higher: 25.5% vs 22.7%

If no precious metal cladding, only minor plating

Imitation jewelry excludes significant precious metal; if cladding is absent or minimal, it falls under Chapter 71 imitation jewelry.

7113.20.10.00Higher: 24.5% vs 22.7%

If set with pearls or precious stones

Subheading 7113.20.10 covers clad jewelry incorporating pearls/stones; 'other' excludes those, per jewelry definition in notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cladding method (e.g

soldering or rolling) with documentation to confirm HTS classification

Declare exact precious metal weight and cladding thickness to avoid reclassification

Common pitfall: insufficient proof of cladding leads to base metal jewelry rates

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