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Natural Pearl Prayer Beads

Mala or rosary-style beads made from small natural pearls, used for meditation. Fits HTS 7116.10.10.00 per note 9(b) as articles of personal use normally carried on the person, like prayer beads.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+12.5%15.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7116Same rate: 15.8%

If semiprecious stone beads mixed

Mixed pearl/stone articles may fall under other 7116 subheadings.

7113Higher: 17.7% vs 15.8%

If set with precious metal spacers

Precious metal guru beads would dominate classification per note 5.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify as pearl articles, not Chapter 96 religious articles, based on material predominance

• Quantity per strand critical for duty calculation—count precisely