Matte Black-Plated Figaro Chain from China
Base metal Figaro chain with matte black plating, continuous length valued not over 33 cents per meter, for producing imitation jewelry such as men's necklaces. Meets criteria for unset chains in jewelry manufacture. Classified in HTS 7117.19.15.00.
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
• Provide chain pattern diagrams to distinguish Figaro style and confirm continuous production
• Audit for lead/cadmium content to meet CPSIA standards for jewelry components
• Avoid retail-ready cuts; import as full lengths to fit manufacturing provision