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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If gold content meets 2%+ alloy threshold without predominant base metal
Alloys treated as gold per note 5(a-b) classify in 7113 if precious metal dominates, not imitation.
If for industrial or machine chain applications, not jewelry
Base metal chains for mechanical uses fall under Chapter 73 articles of iron/steel.
If sold as semi-manufactured wire for chain-making, not finished chain
Unwrought or powder forms/plated wire classify in heading 7116, prior to chain fabrication.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document palladium as 'platinum group plating' explicitly, citing chapter note 2(b) in rulings requests if challenged
• Ensure continuous form (not retail packaged) with min. 1m lengths to qualify under subheading language
• Monitor for hallmarking requirements in destination markets, even if not US-mandated for plated items
Related Products 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.