Platinum-Clad Steel Cufflinks from China
Dress cufflinks from steel base clad with platinum, classified as goldsmiths' wares for personal use despite note 9 jewelry exclusion. HTS 7114.20.00 covers base metal clad with precious metal (platinum per note 2(b)) via welding or similar, distinguishing from mere plating.
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
• Classify as cufflinks under note 9(a) but confirm cladding to stay in 7114 vs jewelry shift
• Use XRF testing reports for platinum verification during customs exam
• Bundle sales as sets may trigger GRI 3 for composite article rulings