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Surgical Steel Plated Cufflinks

Hypoallergenic surgical stainless steel cufflinks with optional precious metal plating like white gold flash. Classified HTS 7117.11.00.00 for base metal (steel) studs/cuff links in imitation jewelry, as plating is minor and no stones/pearls. Marketed for sensitive skin formalwear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina8%+20.0%28%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico8%+10.0%18%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada8%+10.0%18%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7222.40.30Higher: 75% vs 28%

If bulk steel bars for manufacturing

Unfinished steel forms go to Chapter 72 iron/steel, not finished jewelry.

7114Lower: 15.5% vs 28%

If silversmith decorative wares

If for office/religious use beyond personal adornment, per note 10.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain 316L steel composition certs for 'surgical grade' claims validity

โ€ข Plating wear tests recommended for durability declarations