Mini Plastic Heart Necklace from Germany
Delicate necklace with tiny plastic heart shapes strung on fiber cord, extremely low-cost at under 30 cents per dozen. Fits HTS 7117.90.10.00 as it is wholly plastic shapes on fiber string, qualifying as imitation jewelry for personal adornment per note 9.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Retain factory production records showing low material costs to support valuation claims
• Declare as 'imitation, not containing precious metals' explicitly on entry forms
• Watch for fiber string material; synthetic yarns must still qualify as 'fiber string'