Antique Bronze-Plated Cufflinks from China
Vintage-style cufflinks from copper-zinc base alloy with antique bronze plating, evoking Victorian era design. HTS 7117.11.00.00 covers these as base metal cuff links plated for imitation effect, without precious metals beyond trace or stones per imitation jewelry rules. Popular for steampunk fashion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
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
• Bronze plating often lacquered—declare finishes to prevent oxidation claims post-import
• Source from EPA-compliant platers to meet US environmental import standards
• Avoid 'gold-filled' claims unless verified; leads to 7113 reclass and back duties