Garnet Drop Earrings from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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