Palladium-Plated Curb Link Chain Stock from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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