Two-Tone Gold and Silver Plated Snake Chain
Smooth snake chain with dual-tone gold and silver plating on base metal, valued over 33¢/m, continuous for imitation jewelry like chokers. Under HTS 7117.19.20.00 as multi-precious metal plated base chain for this heading, plating not qualifying as clad.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for rope or cable styles only
Subheading distinguishes rope/curb/cable; snake may probe 'similar articles' but defaults here if not exact.
If finished into goldsmiths' wares like religious chain pendants
Note 10 defines heading 7114 for household/religious use articles, including chain-based.
If assembled as leather belts with metal chain accents
Mixed sets with apparel articles classify in Chapter 42 per end-use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Break down plating layers (e.g
• base silver over gold) in technical specs for accurate duty assessment
• Use tamper-proof spools to prove continuous length during inspection
• Avoid stone settings; declare 'unset chain' clearly
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.