Amethyst Necklace
A delicate necklace featuring faceted amethyst beads strung on a fine wire, classified under HTS 7116.20.40.00 as an article made of semiprecious stones (amethyst is a semiprecious variety of quartz). It falls into 'other' articles of semiprecious stones excluding rock crystal, not qualifying as jewelry under heading 7113 due to lack of precious metal settings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If set with precious metals like gold or silver
Articles combining semiprecious stones with precious metals are classified as jewelry in heading 7113 per chapter note 9.
If made of rock crystal
Rock crystal, a specific type of quartz, has its own subheading separate from other semiprecious stones.
If stones are synthetic and imitation jewelry without real gems
Imitation jewelry excluding genuine precious or semiprecious stones falls under heading 7117 per chapter note 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain gemological certificates verifying amethyst as natural semiprecious stone to avoid reclassification; declare exact stone weight and origin; watch for undervaluation pitfalls in jewelry imports
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