Garnet Drop Earrings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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