Rhodium-Clad Brass Cufflinks

Elegant cufflinks made from brass base metal clad with rhodium (a platinum-group metal), serving as personal adornment accessories in goldsmiths' wares. Classified under 7114.20.00.60 as 'other' base metal clad with precious metal per note 10 definition. Rhodium cladding provides tarnish resistance and luster.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7113.19.50Lower: 23% vs 38%

If classified as jewelry per note 9

Cufflinks fit jewelry definition (personal adornment); note 12 prioritizes 7113 over other headings.

7117.90.75Lower: 10% vs 38%

If thin plating or imitation

Imitation jewelry excludes clad precious metal as major constituent per note 11.

7114Same rate: 38%

If base metal is precious (e.g., silver)

Silver base without non-precious cladding uses 7114.10, not clad subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include metallurgical analysis confirming rhodium (precious per note 1(b)) predominates in cladding per note 5 alloy rules

Label as 'rhodium clad' not plated; customs may require XRF testing for cladding verification