Palladium-Clad Copper Earrings from Germany
Drop earrings made from copper base metal clad with palladium, a precious metal in the platinum family, mechanically bonded for hypoallergenic wear. Falls under HTS 7113.20.5000 for other base metal clad jewelry articles of personal adornment.
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
• Label as 'base metal clad with precious metal' on invoices; include metallurgical test reports
• Avoid mixing with plated items in shipments to prevent commingling errors
• Partner with customs brokers experienced in Chapter 71