Ruthenium Plated Byzantine Chain from Germany
Intricate Byzantine chain with ruthenium plating (platinum group), base metal, over 33¢/m continuous for jewelry. HTS 7117.19.20.00 applies.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Reference note 2(b) for ruthenium in docs
• Provide chain gauge specs
• Test for plating durability claims