Platinum-Clad Pewter Cufflinks from China
Elegant cufflinks of pewter base metal clad with platinum, sold as a pair for formal attire, fitting personal adornment jewelry definition. Classified HTS 7113.20.5000 as other clad articles per Chapter 71 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include photos and specs showing cladding on invoices
• Test for ≥2% precious metal to meet alloy rules
• Common issue: Misdeclared as solid platinum leads to penalties