Valued over 33 cents per meter
Imitation jewelry: > Of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal: > Other: > Rope, curb, cable, chain and similar articles produced in continuous lengths, all the foregoing, whether or not cut to specific lengths and whether or not set with imitation pearls or imitation gemstones, suitable for use in the manufacture of articles provided for in this heading: > Valued over 33 cents per meter
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 7117.19.20.00
White Gold Plated Omega Chain
Omega mesh chain plated white gold on base metal, >33¢/m, continuous for luxury imitation jewelry. HTS 7117.19.20.00 for plated continuous chains suitable for 7117 manufacture.
Ruthenium Plated Byzantine Chain
Intricate Byzantine chain with ruthenium plating (platinum group), base metal, over 33¢/m continuous for jewelry. HTS 7117.19.20.00 applies.
Gold Vermeil-Plated Herringbone Chain
Herringbone chain with vermeil (thick gold over sterling base, but here base metal compliant), >33¢/m. HTS 7117.19.20.00 for plated imitation chain.
Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Curb Chain
A continuous length of curb chain made from base metal (stainless steel) electroplated with gold, valued over 33 cents per meter, designed for crafting imitation jewelry like necklaces and bracelets. It falls under HTS 7117.19.20.00 as imitation jewelry chain of base metal plated with precious metal, produced in continuous lengths suitable for manufacturing jewelry articles in this heading. The plating is thin and does not qualify as 'metal clad' per chapter notes.
Silver-Plated Brass Rope Chain
Continuous rope-style chain crafted from brass base metal with silver plating, exceeding 33 cents per meter in value, intended for producing imitation jewelry such as anklets or pendants. Classified in HTS 7117.19.20.00 due to its base metal construction, precious metal plating, and production in lengths for jewelry assembly, aligning with chapter definitions excluding clad metals.
Rhodium-Plated Cable Chain for Jewelry
High-end cable chain of base metal (steel alloy) plated with rhodium (a platinum group metal), valued above 33 cents per meter, supplied in continuous coils for manufacturing imitation bracelets and necklaces. It matches HTS 7117.19.20.00 as 'plated with precious metal' per chapter note 2(b) defining platinum to include rhodium, excluding clad constructions.
14K Gold-Plated Figaro Link Chain
Figaro-style chain featuring alternating link sizes, made from base metal with 14K gold plating, over 33 cents per meter, in continuous lengths for custom imitation jewelry production. HTS 7117.19.20.00 applies as it's base metal plated (not clad), suitable for heading 7117 articles like rings and cuffs, per imitation jewelry exclusions.
Rose Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Box Chain
Box chain with square links in rose gold-tone plating on stainless steel base, valued >33¢/m, produced continuously for imitation jewelry such as watch chains or pendants. Fits HTS 7117.19.20.00 for plated base metal chains in lengths for this heading's manufacture, distinguishing from solid precious metal via chapter plating rules.
Palladium-Plated Curb Link Chain Stock
Industrial-grade curb chain stock plated with palladium over base metal, exceeding 33 cents per meter, in spools for fabricating high-end imitation jewelry components. HTS 7117.19.20.00 covers this as precious metal (platinum group) plated base metal chain for heading 7117 articles, per notes 2(b) and 7.
Two-Tone Gold and Silver Plated Snake Chain
Smooth snake chain with dual-tone gold and silver plating on base metal, valued over 33¢/m, continuous for imitation jewelry like chokers. Under HTS 7117.19.20.00 as multi-precious metal plated base chain for this heading, plating not qualifying as clad.