Palladium-Clad Copper Earrings from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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