Amethyst Worry Beads Necklace from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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