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

25.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%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)

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