Surgical Steel Plated Cufflinks from China
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.
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
• Obtain 316L steel composition certs for 'surgical grade' claims validity
• Plating wear tests recommended for durability declarations