Gold-Clad Silver Necklace from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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