Rhodium-Clad Brass Bracelet from China
A stylish bangle bracelet crafted from brass base metal clad with rhodium (a platinum-group metal) via hot-rolling process for durability and shine. Classified in HTS 7113.20.5000 as 'other' jewelry of base metal clad with precious metal, where platinum includes rhodium per Chapter 71 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide assay certificates confirming rhodium cladding and ≥2% precious metal content per alloy rules
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on clad items
• Tip: Use bonded warehouses for testing if origin disputes arise