Temporarily Strung Grade B Aquamarine Beads from China
Grade B aquamarine (beryl semiprecious stones) beads loosely strung for transport to prevent tumbling and aid in batch identification. Classified under HTS 7116.20.30.00 for graded semiprecious stones temporarily strung for convenience, excluding finished jewelry per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.1%
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
• Label strands with 'Temporary Transport Stranding - Do Not Retail' to support classification intent
• Comply with CITES if from restricted beryl sources; semiprecious but regulated origins need permits
• Weigh precisely; over 90% passing 0.5mm sieve could invoke powder form notes if faceted finely