Gold-Clad Stainless Steel Ring from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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