Garnet Beaded Necklace from China
A strand necklace composed of polished natural garnet beads strung on fine wire, fastened with a simple toggle clasp. Classified under HTS 7116.20.15.00 as 'other' jewelry articles of semiprecious stones (garnet), where the stone predominates and metal is incidental per note 9. Ideal for bohemian fashion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide bead count, size, and total carat weight; bulk shipments often scrutinized for undervaluation
• Confirm natural origin vs synthetic to prevent reclassification; synthetics still qualify here
• Avoid selling as sets with matching earrings to stay out of potential set classifications