Wooden Bead Rosary
A traditional rosary crafted from wooden beads strung on nylon cord, complete with a plastic crucifix pendant for personal devotional use. This item is made entirely of non-precious materials and serves as a religious accessory worn or carried by the user. It is classified as imitation jewellery under tariff item 7117.90.00 because it is a small object of personal adornment without precious metal or stones.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8.5% | — | 8.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rosary is primarily a wooden article rather than jewellery
Wooden devotional items may be classified under wood articles if they are not considered jewellery.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the crucifix pendant is plastic and not metal-plated with precious metal to maintain classification under 7117.90.00
• Keep commercial invoices showing the rosary's composition for CBSA inspection
• If imported in bulk for resale, consider whether the value per dozen affects the applicable duty rate
Related Products under Tariff item 7117.90.00
Acrylic Bead Toy Bracelets
Stretchy bracelets made from colorful acrylic beads, packaged in multi-packs for children's pretend play. They fall under tariff item 7117.90.00 as imitation jewellery because they mimic real bracelets but use plastic materials and contain no precious metal or stones.
Acrylic Crucifix Rosary
A lightweight rosary with acrylic beads and a crucifix, designed for bracelet wear. It is imitation jewellery of a devotional character, with no precious metals or stones. This falls under heading 71.17 as other imitation jewellery.
Acrylic Om Symbol Necklace
A clear acrylic pendant featuring an Om symbol, suspended on a cord and worn for Hindu or Buddhist devotional purposes. This item is made entirely of plastic and contains no precious metals or stones, making it a form of imitation jewellery. It falls under tariff item 7117.90.00 as a religious article of personal adornment worn on apparel.
Acrylic Rosary Keychain
A compact acrylic rosary with tiny beads attached to a keychain ring, designed for daily prayer and devotion in the Catholic tradition. This item is carried on the person and made entirely of non-precious materials, qualifying as imitation jewellery. It is classified under tariff item 7117.90.00 as a religious article of personal use.
Alloy Buddha Pendant Locket
A base metal alloy locket pendant with an embossed Buddha image, worn as a necklace for Buddhist mindfulness devotion. The locket can hold tiny prayer scrolls and is made entirely of non-precious metal, qualifying as imitation jewellery. It falls under tariff item 7117.90.00 as a religious article worn on apparel.
Assorted Plastic Geometric Necklace
A necklace made entirely of molded plastic geometric shapes (triangles, squares, circles) strung on a fiber cord. It is designed as inexpensive costume jewelry for personal adornment, with no precious metals or stones. It qualifies as imitation jewellery under heading 71.17.