Peridot Stud Earrings from China
Classic stud earrings featuring round-cut natural peridot gems in prong settings on silver posts. Classified as 'other' jewelry articles under HTS 7116.20.15.00 because peridot (semiprecious stone) provides the essential character, not the minor metal components.
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
• Test for lead/cadmium in settings; children's jewelry has strict limits
• Batch imports by color grade to simplify uniform declarations
• Avoid 'pearl' mislabeling; peridot is distinctly semiprecious