Turquoise Chip Beaded Necklace from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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