New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Copper Curb Chain Necklace Finding

A length of solid copper curb chain used by jewelers as a necklace component or finding. Falls under HTS 7419.80.17.00 for copper chain (not alloy-specific but pure copper qualifies as copper article), distinct from finished jewelry.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3%+75.0%78%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3%+50.0%53%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3%+50.0%53%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3%+50.0%53%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3%+50.0%53%

Alternative Classifications

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

7117.90Lower: 23.5% vs 78%

If assembled into complete necklace

Becomes imitation jewelry if marketed as wearable finished product rather than component chain.

7408.11Lower: 15.5% vs 78%

If in unwrought/coiled wire form before linking

Copper wire heading applies to unformed material; linking completes chain article.

7419Same rate: 78%

If specifically table/bell/saddle chain

Enumerated chain types have separate subheadings within copper chain.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide chain length and link specifications in commercial invoice for customs valuation

โ€ข Ensure not classified as finished jewelry (Chapter 71) by selling as bulk findings

โ€ข Test for lead content compliance with CPSIA if for jewelry use