Gold-Clad Copper Chalice from China
A ceremonial chalice crafted from copper base metal clad with gold, used in religious or decorative household settings. It qualifies for HTS 7114.20.00 under articles of goldsmiths'/silversmiths' wares of base metal clad with precious metal, as defined by mechanical precious metal covering in note 7. Ideal for altars or fine collections.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain religious use certification if applicable to support valuation adjustments under GRI 3(b)
• Test for minimum 2% gold content per note 5 to confirm precious metal alloy treatment
• Document cladding process photos to counter CBP challenges on 'clad vs plated' disputes