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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

7116.20Same rate: 13.3%

If imported in dozens exceeding $240 total value

Dozen-based valuation for bulk jewelry shipments.

7117.90.45.00Lower: 10% vs 13.3%

If plastic/resin beads colored to imitate turquoise

Imitation excludes all precious/semi-precious stones entirely.

7113.19.10.00Higher: 24.5% vs 13.3%

If with silver spacers predominating visual impression

Silversmiths' wares if metal primary vs stone-focused jewelry.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose reconstitution process; synthetic turquoise may still qualify if crystalline

Weigh total stone vs matrix; >50% stone generally jewelry vs mineral specimen

Avoid 7117 by proving turquoise meets gemstone density/refractive index