Gold-Clad Stainless Steel Ring from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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