Gold-Tone Cable Chain for Bracelets from China
A continuous cable-style chain of base metal with gold-tone plating, under 33 cents per meter, ideal for crafting imitation jewelry bracelets. It may be cut to length but remains in forms suitable for further manufacturing in this heading. Fits HTS 7117.19.15.00 for low-value chains used in imitation jewelry production.
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
• Document intended use as 'for imitation jewelry manufacture' with buyer letters to justify jewelry-specific classification
• Conduct value audits per meter to ensure compliance with the 'not over 33 cents' threshold, including plating costs
• Avoid setting with any real imitation gemstones during import to stay in the 'other' chain category without subclass shifts