Gold-Plated Horse Bit from China
A stainless steel horse bit coated with a thin layer of gold plating, used in riding bridles to control the horse's mouth. It falls under HTS 8302.49.20.00 as harness and saddlery riding-bridle hardware coated or plated with precious metal. The precious metal plating enhances durability and aesthetic appeal for equestrian use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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
• Provide lab certification verifying the precious metal plating thickness and composition to avoid reclassification
• Declare as saddlery hardware, not jewelry, with equestrian use documentation
• Check for restrictions on precious metal imports and ensure proper hallmarking if required