7113.20.21.00 - Rope

This HTS category, 7113.20.21.00, specifically covers "Rope" that is part of articles of jewelry and is made of base metal clad with precious metal. This designation applies to articles of jewelry where the primary structural component is a rope-like construction, and the metal comprising this rope is a base metal that has been clad with precious metal, such as gold or silver. The classification is focused on the form and material composition of the jewelry article itself, distinguishing it from finished jewelry pieces that may incorporate rope elements but are not primarily constructed of rope.

Within its immediate sibling categories, 7113.20.25.00 and 7113.20.29.00, this "Rope" classification is distinct. The sibling "Mixed link" would pertain to jewelry where the rope construction is formed by a combination of different link types, whereas this category focuses on a singular rope construction. "Other" (7113.20.29.00) is a residual category for rope-like jewelry of base metal clad with precious metal that does not fit the specific "Rope" or "Mixed link" descriptions.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification rests solely on the accurate identification of the article as rope-like jewelry and its composition of base metal clad with precious metal. Practical considerations for classification would include examining the construction to confirm it is indeed a rope formation and verifying the presence and application of precious metal cladding over a base metal.