Palladium-Plated Curb Link Chain Stock from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• 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