Rhodium-Plated Curb Link Chain from China
Continuous curb link chain of base metal rhodium-plated for shine, priced under 33 cents per meter, suited for imitation jewelry production like anklets. Complies with imitation jewelry definition excluding real stones or pearls. Under HTS 7117.19.15.00 for low-value continuous chains.
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
• Certify nickel-free and hypoallergenic status for consumer safety compliance in jewelry markets
• Track plating uniformity to avoid 'clad' misclassification under note 7
• Bundle with manufacturing specs showing jewelry end-use to support heading placement