Rhodium-Plated Brass Photo Frame from China
A elegant picture frame made of brass base metal plated with rhodium (a precious metal), suitable for displaying family photos. Falls under HTS 8306.21.00.00 as a base metal frame plated with precious metal. Its polished finish enhances luxury interior styling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify rhodium plating in commercial docs, as it's less common than gold/silver
• Ensure frame dimensions and weight are listed to confirm base metal dominance
• Avoid mixing with glass front; import glass separately if over certain value