Garnet Drop Earrings
Dangling earrings with faceted garnet stones set in rhodium-plated sterling silver hooks. Falls under HTS 7116.20.05.00 as semiprecious stone (garnet) jewelry valued below $40 per piece. Precious metal plating is incidental per Chapter 71 Note 10.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If garnets are synthetic glass or plastic imitations
Imitation jewelry excludes genuine/synthetic precious stones per Note 10.
If assembled with natural/cultured pearls
Pearl-inclusive jewelry classified separately in 7116.10 regardless of stones.
If for retail sets containing multiple pieces
Articles put up as retail sets with jewelry classified here if value exceeds $40/dozen.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide invoices showing per-piece value; sets sold together may require disassembly valuation
• Test for lead/cadmium content to meet CPSIA requirements for jewelry imports
• Use HTS 7116.20.05.00 specifically; avoid 7117 for stone-set pieces
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Citrine Tennis Bracelet
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Rose Quartz Pendant Necklace
Heart-shaped rose quartz pendant on 18-inch stainless steel chain, retail $28. Classified HTS 7116.20.05.00 for semiprecious stone (rose quartz) personal adornment under $40 value. Chain considered setting per trade practice.
Turquoise Chip Beaded Necklace
Single-strand necklace of reconstituted turquoise chips (>90% stone by weight) strung on nylon cord. HTS 7116.20.05.00 for semiprecious stone (turquoise) jewelry valued $35/piece. Reconstituted stones qualify per heading description.
Labradorite Faceted Stud Earrings
Post earrings with 6mm labradorite cabochons in 925 silver settings, $22/pair. HTS 7116.20.05.00 applies to semiprecious feldspar (labradorite) jewelry under $40 value limit.
Peridot Solitaire Ring
8x6mm oval peridot set in 4-prong sterling silver ring valued at $38. Classified HTS 7116.20.05.00 as semiprecious olivine (peridot) jewelry article under value threshold.
Smoky Quartz Hoop Earrings
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