7419.80.17.00 - Chain and parts thereof 🖩

This HTS category, 7419.80.17.00, specifically covers chains and any individual parts that make up such chains, when these items are primarily composed of copper. This includes, but is not limited to, various types of links, welded or unwelded, intended for use in forming chains for a wide range of applications, from decorative to functional. The classification hinges on the fundamental structure and material composition, classifying finished chains and their constituent components as distinct articles.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike copper wire cloth, grill, netting, or expanded metal (7419.80.10.00), this classification is for discrete chain links or assembled chains, not woven or expanded structures. Furthermore, it differs from personal containers (7419.80.15.00) and copper springs (7419.80.16.00), which are defined by their specific forms and functions beyond being components of a chain. The residual "Other" sibling category would encompass any copper articles not specifically provided for elsewhere within 7419.

As a leaf node, HTS 7419.80.17.00 has no further subdivisions. Classification within this code requires a clear identification of the item as either a complete copper chain or a component specifically designed for its construction. Therefore, customs professionals should focus on the physical characteristics, such as the interlocking nature of links, and confirm the predominance of copper as the base metal in these articles to ensure accurate tariff application.