Carbon Steel Bead Necklace Chain from China
Thin carbon steel chain with small round links ≤8mm diameter, used as base for costume jewelry necklaces. It is 'other chain' under HTS 7315.89.1000 due to iron/steel construction and round cross-section links, prior to any gem or bead attachment. Excludes precious metal chains.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document as 'chain only' without beads to prevent jewelry classification; provide link dimension photos
• Comply with FTC guidelines on metal alloy disclosure if plated
• Pitfall: customs may reclassify if imported with clasps