Mini Plastic Heart Necklace from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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'