7113.11 - Of silver, whether or not plated or clad with other precious metal:

This HTS category, 7113.11, specifically encompasses articles of jewelry and parts thereof, when these items are primarily made of silver. This classification includes items that are solid silver, as well as those that are silver clad with other precious metals. The defining characteristic is the presence of silver as the primary precious metal component.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7113.19, is crucial for accurate classification. While 7113.19 covers similar articles made from *other* precious metals (such as gold, platinum, or palladium), 7113.11 is exclusively for articles where silver is the principal precious metal. Therefore, if an article contains silver and another precious metal, classification depends on which precious metal is dominant by weight or value, with silver taking precedence for this heading.

The subcategories within 7113.11 provide further refinement for classification. The first subcategory, 7113.11.10.00, addresses specific forms of silver chain and similar articles that are produced in continuous lengths. These are often components intended for further manufacturing into finished jewelry. The subsequent "Other" subcategory then captures all remaining articles of silver jewelry and parts thereof that do not fall under the specifically defined continuous length items, encompassing a broad range of finished silver adornments.