Titanium Base Metal Studs with Gold Flash from China
Lightweight titanium shirt studs with a flash layer of gold plating for subtle elegance in black tie attire. Under HTS 7117.11.00.00 as imitation studs of base metal (titanium qualifies as base per notes excluding precious), with minimal precious plating not clad per note 7. Designed for personal adornment without stones.
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
• Titanium requires specific hypoallergenic certifications for US market; include with commercial invoice
• Flash plating (<0.5 microns) must be quantified to distinguish from thicker clad materials