Two-Tone Gold and Silver Plated Snake Chain from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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