Sterling Silver-Plated Brass Hoop Earrings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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