Sterling Silver-Plated Brass Hoop Earrings
These hoop earrings are crafted from brass base metal with a thin sterling silver plating for a luxurious shine, fitting the definition of imitation jewelry under HTS 7117.19.90.00 as they use base metal plated with precious metal but lack genuine precious stones or pearls. They qualify as small objects of personal adornment without exceeding the 'minor constituents' threshold for precious metals.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorporating genuine semiprecious stones like turquoise or cubic zirconia exceeding minor constituents
Articles with real precious or semiprecious stones shift to heading 7113 for jewelry, not imitation under 7117.
If made primarily of plastic or glass rather than base metal
Imitation jewelry of non-base metal materials like plastics falls under 7117.90, excluding base metal subheading.
If designed and marketed as buttons or garment fasteners rather than personal adornment
Functional buttons, even decorative, classify under Chapter 96 heading 9606, not jewelry per Chapter Note 9 exclusion.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify plating thickness does not qualify as 'metal clad' per Chapter Note 7 to avoid reclassification to Chapter 71 precious metal headings
• Provide detailed material composition certificates showing base metal predominance and plating as surface treatment only
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