Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Chain Necklace
A delicate chain necklace made from stainless steel base metal electroplated with 18K gold, classified as imitation jewelry in HTS 7117.19.90.00 due to its base metal construction and precious metal plating without pearls or stones. It serves as personal adornment, aligning with Chapter Note 9(a).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If set with synthetic gemstones like lab-created sapphires as major components
Presence of synthetic precious stones moves it to goldsmiths' wares in 7113, excluding imitation jewelry.
If imported as industrial chain links, not finished jewelry
Unfinished base metal chains for tubes/pipes classify under Chapter 73, not as personal adornment jewelry.
If plated with silver rather than gold or platinum-group metals
Silver-plated base metal imitation jewelry has its own specific subheading 7117.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact plating alloy (e.g
• 18K gold) and weight percentage to confirm it remains 'plating' not alloy per Note 5
• Use HTS advisory rulings for plated items to preempt CBP challenges on precious metal content
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