Gold Vermeil-Plated Herringbone Chain from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
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
• Distinguish vermeil plating thickness from clad
• Value certification critical
• Jewelry trade show samples declared separately