Gold-Clad Stainless Steel Ring from China
A comfort-fit band ring from stainless steel base clad with 14k gold layer via brazing, ideal for everyday wear. HTS 7113.20.5000 covers this as other jewelry of base metal clad with precious metal, excluding pearl/stone sets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.2%
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
• Document cladding process (brazing/welding) vs. plating to defend classification
• Declare karat equivalent for gold cladding
• Pitfall: Rings over 10g may trigger hallmarking requirements