Amethyst Worry Beads Necklace from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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