Two-Tone Gold and Silver Plated Snake Chain from Germany
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 — 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
• 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