7113.20.25.00 - Mixed link

This HTS category, "Mixed link," specifically covers necklaces and neck chains that are clad with gold and are constructed from base metal components connected by a variety of link types that do not fall into the "rope" category. The "mixed link" designation highlights the combination of different link styles or formations within a single piece, creating a complex or layered appearance. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification, as it separates these varied link constructions from those that predominantly utilize a singular rope-like structure.

The primary distinction between this category and its sibling, 7113.20.21.00 ("Rope"), lies in the structural arrangement of the links. While "rope" chains are characterized by their tightly interlinked, cord-like appearance, "mixed link" chains feature a more diverse combination of link shapes and designs, such as curb, Figaro, or oval links, intermingled or arranged in a non-uniform pattern. This category serves as a catch-all for gold-clad necklaces and neck chains with these more intricate and varied link constructions, provided they are not primarily of a rope design. As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, it does not have further subdivisions.