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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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