Two-Tone Gold and Silver Plated Snake Chain from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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