Amethyst Worry Beads Necklace

A strand of polished natural amethyst beads designed as worry beads or a necklace for personal adornment. Classified under HTS 7116.20.5000 as articles of precious or semiprecious stones (amethyst is semiprecious), not incorporating precious metals or pearls, and not fitting specific subheadings like buttons or powder forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7113.19.50Higher: 23% vs 17.5%

If set with precious metal

Articles incorporating precious metal (even as minor constituents) shift to heading 7113 per Chapter Note 9.

7117.19Higher: 21% vs 17.5%

If costume version without real semiprecious stones

Imitation jewelry lacking genuine precious/semiprecious stones falls under heading 7117 per Chapter Note 11.

7116.10Lower: 15.5% vs 17.5%

If made of natural or cultured pearls instead

Pearl-based articles classify separately under 7116.10, distinct from semiprecious stone articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify stone authenticity with gemological certificates to avoid misclassification as imitation jewelry

Declare exact stone type and origin for accurate duty assessment

Watch for Chapter 71 note exclusions on metal-clad items