Gold-Plated Steel Desk Ornament

A sculptural desk ornament made of steel with gold plating, used for office decoration. It qualifies for HTS 7326.90.60.00 as an other article of iron or steel coated with precious metal, excluding specific functional categories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.6%+35.0%43.6%
🇲🇽Mexico8.6%+10.0%18.6%
🇨🇦Canada8.6%+10.0%18.6%
🇩🇪Germany8.6%+10.0%18.6%
🇯🇵Japan8.6%+10.0%18.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8306.29.00Lower: 10% vs 43.6%

If classified as ornamental articles

Heading 8306 specifically covers base metal statuettes and ornaments, superseding 7326.

7326.90Same rate: 43.6%

If gold plating is less than specified threshold

Articles not meeting precious metal coating criteria default to other steel articles.

7117.90.75.00Lower: 10% vs 43.6%

If imitating fine jewelry

Imitation jewelry of base metals plated with precious metal belongs in Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the manufacturing process showing electroplating with gold to validate classification

Avoid marketing as 'solid gold' to prevent misclassification under Chapter 71

Check for anti-dumping duties on specific steel products from certain origins

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