Tourmaline Ring Guard
A curved guard featuring multi-colored tourmaline stones, HTS 7116.20.40.00 for other semiprecious stone articles (tourmaline borosilicate). Not jewelry due to absence of precious metal base.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If silversmiths' ware like table ornament
Note 10 covers silversmiths' articles for household use in 7114.
If drilled beads sold loose for manufacturing
Drilled/unstrung beads are under 7115 as worked stones.
If synthetic tourmaline in imitation pieces
Imitation excludes real semiprecious stones per note 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify color varieties in description; ensure no cladding with precious metal; pitfall is retail set packaging mimicking 7113
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Aquamarine Bead Strand
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Jade Carved Figurine
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Lapis Lazuli Worry Beads
Strand of lapis lazuli beads for prayer or worry use, under HTS 7116.20.40.00 (semiprecious metamorphic rock). 'Other' as not standard jewelry or clad.
Opal Cabochon Brooch
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Fluorite Keychain
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