Stainless Steel Keychain Chain from China
A short length of stainless steel chain with links of essentially round cross-sections, not over 8 mm in diameter, commonly used for keychains and small accessories. It falls under HTS 7315.89.1000 as it is 'other chain' of iron or steel with the specified link characteristics, excluding articulated link chain. This classification applies to lightweight, decorative chains not designed for heavy load-bearing.
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
• Verify link diameter does not exceed 8mm and cross-sections are essentially round to avoid reclassification; provide manufacturer specs on chain construction
• Ensure country-of-origin marking on packaging for consumer products
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as jewelry if sold with attachments