Thin Silver-Plated Snake Chain from China
Ultra-thin snake chain of silver-plated base metal, continuous under 33¢/m, designed for delicate imitation pendants and necklaces in manufacture. Excludes any gem settings. HTS 7117.19.15.00 for such economical 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
• Measure chain diameter precisely for 'thin' specs in customs valuation
• Use anti-tarnish packaging during import to maintain quality claims
• Confirm no ruthenium or other platinum metals per note 2(b)